Hartlepool: population and statistics
Hartlepool has a population of 99,656 (2025) across 93.9 km², or 1,061 people per km². It ranks 302 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +8.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 99,656 residents
- 93.9 km²
- 1,061 people/km²
Hartlepool in numbers
Population of Hartlepool over time
Hartlepool had 92,125 residents in 2015 and 99,656 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 92,202 |
| 2021 | 92,575 |
| 2022 | 94,058 |
| 2023 | 95,717 |
| 2024 | 97,868 |
| 2025 | 99,656 |
All indicators for Hartlepool
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Hartlepool | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.3% | 21.3% | 20.4% | ranked 190 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 18.6% | 17.1% | 17.4% | ranked 112 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hartlepool | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 46,610 dwellings | 1,296,150 | 27,429,300 | ranked 256 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 25.4% | 33.8% | 31.6% | ranked 222 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 19.8% | 16.3% | 18.1% | ranked 121 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 40,929 households | 124,506 | 61,440 | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 88.2% | 85.3% | 84.7% | ranked 98 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.5% | 14.5% | 14.8% | ranked 211 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 58.8% | 60.5% | 67.3% | ranked 250 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.6% | 17.3% | 17.6% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 23.4% | 22.0% | 14.3% | ranked 37 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £136,894 | £168,472 | £272,474 | ranked 355 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.5% | 4.8% | 2.2% | ranked 50 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Hartlepool | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 82.2% | 79.2% | 76.7% | ranked 42 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.6% | 5.2% | 7.8% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.9% | ranked 199 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hartlepool | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 2,810 sites | 92,455 | 3,232,440 | ranked 347 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 28.2 per 1,000 | 33.5 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 352 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 2,250 businesses | 74,490 | 2,786,975 | ranked 347 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £31,871 | £35,016 | £38,490 | ranked 341 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Hartlepool | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 65.7% | 71.8% | 76.3% | ranked 335 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.4% | 3.7% | 3.2% | ranked 70 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hartlepool | North East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 29.6% | 27.7% | 18.5% | ranked 45 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 12 local authorities in North East, Hartlepool ranks 12 by population.
Average house price: £136,894 in Hartlepool, compared with an average of £168,472 in North East and £308,859 across the UK.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: 28.2 per 1,000 in Hartlepool, compared with an average of 33.5 per 1,000 in North East and 46.5 per 1,000 across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 16.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Average house price”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: lower than in 98% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 13,150 football pitches.
- 3.7 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Middlesbrough, 12.7 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Middlesbrough (152,795 residents), 13 km away.
Business sectors: Hartlepool
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade16.2% ×1.0
- Construction14.8% ×1.2
- Professional, scientific and technical14.1% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.6% ×1.4
- Health and social work7.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Manufacturing5.5% ×1.3
- Other service activities4.5% ×1.1
Where is Hartlepool?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has 99,656 residents (2025), ranking 302 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Hartlepool?
Hartlepool covers 93.9 km², with a density of 1,061 people per km².
Is the population of Hartlepool growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Hartlepool went from 92,125 to 99,656, a change of +8.2%.
Where is Hartlepool?
Hartlepool is in North East (region). Latitude 54.686, longitude −1.211.
Average house price: what is the figure for Hartlepool?
In Hartlepool, “Average house price” stands at £136,894 (2026), ranking 355 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Business sites per 1,000 residents: what is the figure for Hartlepool?
In Hartlepool, “Business sites per 1,000 residents” stands at 28.2 per 1,000 (2026), ranking 352 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 44.4 per 1,000.
Which local authorities border Hartlepool?
The nearest to Hartlepool are Middlesbrough (13 km), Redcar and Cleveland (16 km), Stockton-on-Tees (17 km), County Durham (18 km), Sunderland (27 km).