Hartlepool vs Ingleby Barwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Hartlepool offers lower property prices by roughly 37%. Ingleby Barwick has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ingleby Barwick edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Hartlepool
£151,992
Ingleby Barwick
£241,518
Crime Rate
Hartlepool
132.3
Ingleby Barwick
99.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Hartlepool
90.9%
Ingleby Barwick
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Hartlepool
473
Ingleby Barwick
453.3
EPC Rating
Hartlepool
71.8
Ingleby Barwick
72.1
Median Income
Hartlepool
£27,504
Ingleby Barwick
£27,961
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Hartlepool is £151,992, which is 37% less than Ingleby Barwick at £241,518. The most affordable entry point in Hartlepool is a flat at £82,043, while in Ingleby Barwick it is a flat at £80,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Ingleby Barwick (£159,718 vs £83,900).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Hartlepool prices grew faster — 20% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 99.7 offences per 1,000 people, Ingleby Barwick is the safer of the two – 33% lower than Hartlepool's 132.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Hartlepool is violent-crime, while in Ingleby Barwick 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 EastIngleby Barwick has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.9% in Hartlepool. Hartlepool has 32 schools in total, while Ingleby Barwick has 8.
Hartlepool School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 32 schools (27 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ingleby Barwick School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Hartlepool | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 32 | 8 |
| Primary | 27 | 6 |
| Secondary | 5 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 90.9% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hartlepool offers faster average downloads at 473.0 Mbps, compared to 453.3 Mbps in Ingleby Barwick. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.9% of premises in Hartlepool and 92.9% in Ingleby Barwick. Gigabit availability stands at 93.7% in Hartlepool and 89.7% in Ingleby Barwick.
Hartlepool is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (473 vs 453 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Ingleby Barwick are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.1 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in Hartlepool. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,159 in Hartlepool and £1,118 in Ingleby Barwick. 68.6% of homes in Hartlepool have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
Hartlepool has more energy-efficient housing — 68.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,961 in Ingleby Barwick and £27,504 in Hartlepool. The median age is 43.6 in Hartlepool and 41.7 in Ingleby Barwick. Employment rates stand at 50.5% in Hartlepool and 52.1% in Ingleby Barwick. Owner-occupancy is 58.2% in Hartlepool versus 60.6% in Ingleby Barwick.
| Indicator | Hartlepool | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 88,001 | 23,380 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 41.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,504 | £27,961 |
| Employment Rate | 50.5% | 52.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 58.2% | 60.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 27.9% |
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