Eston vs Hartlepool
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Eston is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Eston has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Hartlepool edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Eston
£145,914
Hartlepool
£151,992
Crime Rate
Eston
107.6
Hartlepool
132.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Eston
80.0%
Hartlepool
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Eston
460.1
Hartlepool
473
EPC Rating
Eston
70.7
Hartlepool
71.8
Median Income
Eston
£26,481
Hartlepool
£27,504
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Hartlepool commands an average of £151,992, compared with £145,914 in Eston – a difference of 4%. The most affordable entry point in Eston is a flat at £47,500, while in Hartlepool it is a flat at £82,043.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Hartlepool (£82,043 vs £47,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hartlepool prices grew faster — 20% vs -24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastEston has a crime rate of 107.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Hartlepool at 132.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Eston 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 EastFamilies may prefer Hartlepool, where 90.9% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 80% in Eston. There are 11 schools in Eston and 32 in Hartlepool.
Eston School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 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 | Eston | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 32 |
| Primary | 9 | 27 |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 473.0 Mbps in Hartlepool and 460.1 Mbps in Eston. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.8% of premises in Eston and 97.9% in Hartlepool. Gigabit availability stands at 91.2% in Eston and 93.7% in Hartlepool.
Hartlepool is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (473 vs 460 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Hartlepool, scoring 71.8 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Eston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,176 in Eston and £1,159 in Hartlepool. 61.5% of homes in Eston 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
Median household income is £27,504 in Hartlepool and £26,481 in Eston. The median age is 46 in Eston and 43.6 in Hartlepool. Employment rates stand at 49.5% in Eston and 50.5% in Hartlepool. Owner-occupancy is 64.7% in Eston versus 58.2% in Hartlepool. Eston has a population of 29,625 and Hartlepool has 88,001.
| Indicator | Eston | Hartlepool |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,625 | 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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