Living in TS26, Hartlepool
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around TS26 in Hartlepool. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Hartlepool: £130,271, up 0.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around TS26
198 recorded home sales on the streets around central TS26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £86,999 and a range from £20,000 to £960,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 SUGGITT STREET, TS26 8PY | terraced | £61,919 | 2026-06-18 |
| 19 BRAFFERTON STREET, TS26 8LH | terraced | £86,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 6 PARK SQUARE, TS26 0HW | terraced | £180,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 14 WELLDECK GARDENS, TS26 8LB | semi-detached | £140,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 50 TOPCLIFFE STREET, TS26 8LL | terraced | £93,999 | 2026-05-28 |
| 199 HART LANE, TS26 8NW | terraced | £60,500 | 2026-05-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyke House Sports and Technology College | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Stranton Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hartlepool | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Lynnfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Rift House Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
26 state primary and 5 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 18.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.5% |
| Skilled trades | 12.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 11.8% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
640 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central TS26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Hartlepool's figures.
Common questions about TS26
What is the average house price in TS26?
The average sold price in Hartlepool is £130,271 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in TS26?
Prices in Hartlepool are up 0.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in TS26?
The median of 198 recorded sales around central TS26 in the last 2 years is £86,999, ranging from £20,000 to £960,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in TS26?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central TS26, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in TS26?
640 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TS26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is TS26 at risk of flooding?
Central TS26 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is TS26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £86,999; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 640 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is TS26 safe?
640 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central TS26 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? TS26 or TS24, TS26 or TS25, TS26 or TS27.
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