Brotton vs Hartlepool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brotton is about 10% cheaper on average. Brotton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brotton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brotton
£136,266
Hartlepool
£151,992
Crime Rate
Brotton
107.4
Hartlepool
132.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brotton
100.0%
Hartlepool
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Brotton
340
Hartlepool
473
EPC Rating
Brotton
70.7
Hartlepool
71.8
Median Income
Brotton
£26,481
Hartlepool
£27,504
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Brotton more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £136,266 versus £151,992 in Hartlepool. The most affordable entry point in Brotton is a terraced at £60,712, while in Hartlepool it is a flat at £82,043.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 65% pricier in Brotton (£135,000 vs £82,043).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hartlepool prices grew faster — 20% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Brotton (107.4 per 1,000) compared to Hartlepool (132.3 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Brotton is violent-crime, while in Hartlepool it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastSchool quality favours Brotton: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.9% in Hartlepool.
Brotton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hartlepool School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brotton | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 32 |
| Primary | 2 | 27 |
| Secondary | 1 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Hartlepool enjoy 473.0 Mbps on average, while Brotton lags behind at 340.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.6% of premises in Brotton and 97.9% in Hartlepool. Gigabit availability stands at 63.6% in Brotton and 93.7% in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool is the faster of the two by 39% on average download speed (473 vs 340 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Hartlepool is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Brotton's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Brotton and £1,159 in Hartlepool. 61.5% of homes in Brotton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.6% in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Brotton has a population of 5,399 while Hartlepool has 88,001. Median household income is £27,504 in Hartlepool and £26,481 in Brotton. The median age is 46 in Brotton and 43.6 in Hartlepool. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Brotton and 50.5% in Hartlepool.
| Indicator | Brotton | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,399 | 88,001 |
| Median Age | 46 | 43.6 |
| Median Household Income | £26,481 | £27,504 |
| Employment Rate | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.7% | 58.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 24.8% |
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