House prices in Hartlepool
The median price paid for a home in Hartlepool was £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,361 sales. House prices in Hartlepool did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 13.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Hartlepool was 20% lower than the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in Hartlepool was £558 a month in August 2026, 0.4% up on a year earlier (ONS). Hartlepool had 14.0 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Hartlepool stands out
- Hartlepool has the lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £558 a month in August 2026.
- Hartlepool has the 3rd lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Hartlepool has the 7th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 14.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in Hartlepool
The median price paid in Hartlepool was £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,361 sales, or £1,429 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £275,000 | 296 | £2,366 | +0.9% | +10.0% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £150,000 | 399 | £1,804 | −1.5% | +12.8% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £75,000 | 613 | £927 | 0.0% | +19.1% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £78,000 | 53 | £1,286 | −7.7% | +14.7% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | £125,000 | 0.0% | +13.6% | £1,429 | −5.3% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Hartlepool sold for a median £1,429 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 26% lower than the figure for North East (£1,926).
Hartlepool has the 3rd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest rise of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in Hartlepool
The average private rent in Hartlepool was £558 a month in August 2026, 0.4% up on a year earlier. Rents in Hartlepool are 11.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Hartlepool has the lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Crime in Hartlepool
The police recorded 13,098 crimes in Hartlepool in the 12 months to August 2026, 14.0 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Hartlepool rose 1.2% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 14.8% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5.75 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 5.98 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.31 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.97 |
Hartlepool has the 7th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 2nd highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
How many homes sell in Hartlepool
974 homes were sold in Hartlepool in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.99 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Hartlepool were 2.9% down on the year before and 41.2% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 125th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 6th fewest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in Hartlepool
Hartlepool is the 30th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 30th |
| Income | 32nd |
| Employment | 8th |
| Education and skills | 80th |
| Health | 5th |
| Crime | 24th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 261st |
| Living environment | 224th |
Broadband and mobile in Hartlepool
96.9% of premises in Hartlepool can get gigabit broadband and 98.6% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 95.7% can get full fibre, and 0.4% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 19th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
79.5% of premises in Hartlepool get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Hartlepool
In the year ending June 2025, 4,815 people moved to Hartlepool from elsewhere in the UK and 3,445 moved away, a net gain of 1,370 (14.0 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- County Durham 812
- Stockton-on-Tees 756
- Middlesbrough 377
Most moved out to
- County Durham 701
- Stockton-on-Tees 512
- Middlesbrough 213
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Hartlepool
How much does a house cost in Hartlepool?
The median price paid for a home in Hartlepool was £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £275,000; semi-detached £150,000; terraced £75,000; flats £78,000.
Are house prices in Hartlepool going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Hartlepool did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 13.6%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in Hartlepool?
The average private rent in Hartlepool was £558 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £401; 2 bed £509; 3 bed £608; 4+ bed £806.
Is Hartlepool a safe place to live?
Hartlepool had 14.0 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 7th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Hartlepool?
95.7% of premises in Hartlepool can get full fibre and 96.9% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Middlesbrough 15 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 15 km
- Redcar and Cleveland 21 km
- Sunderland 23 km
- Darlington 25 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.