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Living in Greatham (Hartlepool): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Greatham (Hartlepool) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 41/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 39/100 versus a median of 67/100.

It scores 6 points below the TS25 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On schools specifically, Greatham (Hartlepool) sits 28 points below the TS25 district figure of 69/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (19), transport (19) and lifestyle (22). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TS25 postcode district.

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Greatham (Hartlepool) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
130.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hill View 13 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Front Street 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
75
Green Space 27
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
41
2 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Good
  • Fens Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Greatham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsThe James Cook University Hospital5.9 mi
Guisborough Priory Hospital MIU9.9 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Tees And Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWynyard Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,537 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
65
Full fibre (FTTP)95.2%
available across Hartlepool
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired34.7%Student2.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.9%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary32%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.2%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership69.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Hartlepool · 2026-27
A £1,707
B £1,991
C £2,276
D £2,560
E £3,129
F £3,698
G £4,267
H £5,120
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Seaton Carew 1.9 mi
Billingham 3 mi
Hartlepool 3.3 mi
J60 A1(M) 10.9 mi
J60 A1(M) 11.2 mi
J61 A1(M) 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Greatham (Hartlepool) in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hartlepool 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wolviston 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Billingham 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Elwick 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wynyard 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hart 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Grangetown 31 4.8 mi away ⇄
Middlesbrough 56 5.8 mi away ⇄
Eston 44 6.1 mi away ⇄
Stockton-on-Tees 57 6.1 mi away ⇄
Lazenby 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Rocks 31 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Greatham (Hartlepool) a nice place to live?

Greatham (Hartlepool) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Greatham (Hartlepool) is 43/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Greatham (Hartlepool)?

Greatham (Hartlepool) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Greatham (Hartlepool)?

Among the top-rated schools in Greatham (Hartlepool) are Fens Primary School and Greatham CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Greatham (Hartlepool) in total.

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Postcode districts in Greatham (Hartlepool)

TS25 49 ⇄

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