Area guide · County Durham

Living in Hartlepool

A snapshot of life in Hartlepool, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Hartlepool is a town in County Durham, North East with a population of 88,001. The average house price is £151,992 and the overall crime rate is 132.3 per 1,000 residents.

Where Hartlepool ranks

Population

88,001

Avg House Price

£151,992

Crime Rate

132.3/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

90.9%

Avg Download Speed

473 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,504

Median Age

43.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Hartlepool's detached homes (£285,734) command roughly 3.5× the price of a flat (£82,043).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Hartlepool prices have risen 20% over the last 9 years (£126,393 → £151,992).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£285,734	£259,500	344
Semi-Detached	£150,484	£150,000	444
Terraced	£83,900	£73,000	777
Flat	£82,043	£78,000	47

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Hartlepool is 132.3 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Hartlepool: violent crime (36% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

90.9% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	32
Primary	27
Secondary	5
% Top two bands	90.9%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Barnard Grove Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Brougham Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Clavering Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Dyke House Sports and Technology College	Secondary	Outstanding
Eldon Grove Academy	Primary	Good
English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College	Secondary	No rating available
Eskdale Academy	Primary	Good
Fens Primary School	Primary	Good
Golden Flatts Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement
Grange Primary School	Primary	No rating available
High Tunstall College of Science	Secondary	Good
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Jesmond Gardens Primary School	Primary	Good
Kingsley Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Lynnfield Primary School	Primary	Good
Manor Community Academy	Secondary	Good
Rift House Primary School	Primary	Good
Rossmere Academy	Primary	No rating available
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool	Primary	Good
St Aidan's Church of England Memorial Primary School	Primary	Good
St Bega's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool	Primary	No rating available
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool	Primary	Good
St Helen's Primary School	Primary	No rating available
St Hild's Church of England School	Secondary	Requires improvement
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool	Primary	Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool	Primary	Good
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool	Primary	Good
Stranton Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Throston Primary School	Primary	Good
Ward Jackson Church of England Primary School	Primary	No rating available
West Park Primary School	Primary	Good
West View Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Hartlepool averages 473 Mbps — 373% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Hartlepool homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.8
% Rated C or Above	68.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,159

Demographics & Economy

Population	88,001
Median Age	43.6
Median Household Income	£27,504
Employment Rate	50.5%
Owner Occupied	58.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Hartlepool?

The average house price in Hartlepool is £151,992 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Hartlepool?

The most affordable entry point in Hartlepool is a flat, with an average price of £82,043.

Is Hartlepool a safe place to live?

Hartlepool has a recorded crime rate of 132.3 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Hartlepool?

Hartlepool has 32 schools in total, with 90.9% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Hartlepool?

Average broadband download speeds in Hartlepool are around 473 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.9% of premises.

How big is Hartlepool?

Hartlepool is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 88,001.

Most compared with

How does Hartlepool stack up against its neighbours?

Billingham

Hartlepool

House price: £155,837 · £151,992
Crime rate: 99.7 · 132.3
Distance: 5.7 mi

Blackhall Colliery

Hartlepool

House price: £109,947 · £151,992
Crime rate: 89.4 · 132.3
Distance: 5.2 mi

Bowburn

Hartlepool

House price: £142,993 · £151,992
Crime rate: 89.4 · 132.3
Distance: 12.7 mi

Brotton

Hartlepool

House price: £136,266 · £151,992
Crime rate: 107.4 · 132.3
Distance: 13.7 mi

Chilton (County Durham)

Hartlepool

House price: £166,696 · £151,992
Crime rate: 89.5 · 132.3
Distance: 13.5 mi

Coxhoe

Hartlepool

House price: £184,685 · £151,992
Crime rate: 89.8 · 132.3
Distance: 11.6 mi

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