Buying in Hartlepool
Hartlepool is a popular seaside town on the North East coast of England. Its maritime heritage is a particular draw for tourists who also enjoy long strolls along the promenade from Hartlepool Marina to Seaton Carew - the town’s seaside resort. But perhaps the best thing about this town is the people who live there, locally known as ‘monkey hangers’ due to a Napoleonic war mishap that hasn’t been forgotten.
Hartlepool’s waterfront is spectacular. Take in the golden-sand coastline and attractions like the HMS Trincomalee - the oldest British warship still afloat. The town’s proud heritage makes it a desirable place to live, although this isn’t reflected in the cost of living, with homes here going for well below the national average of £240,000.
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Transport in Hartlepool
Hartlepool is well connected and easy to navigate, close to the A19 which runs north to Sunderland and south to York. Journeys to Stockton and Middlesbrough take around 25 minutes and to Newcastle take around 45 minutes, an easy daily commuting distance. In terms of trains, the town is connected with a station on the Durham Coast Line. The borough has two stations, one at Hartlepool and one at Seaton Carew, where residents can access transport to the rest of the country.
Locally, buses are the primary means of public transport, linking Hartlepool with the surrounding towns of Redcar and Middlesbrough as well as the Tees Valley and Cleveland.
Living in Hartlepool
For those looking for spectacular sea views, properties on the Headland will be particularly appealing. Here, there’s a mix of housing: everything from Georgian cottages to Victorian terraces and mid-century semis. For multi-coloured seaside homes, choose Victoria Place, or for townhouses right on the seafront, look at Albion Terrace.
Further out, Rift House is an area popular with families thanks to its substantial mid-century semis and its proximity to good schools. Closeby Rift House Primary School and Rossmere Primary School are both rated ‘good’ by Ofsted. For older children, Eskdale Academy and Eldon Grove Academy are also ‘good’.
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