Top areas to live in Hartlepool
Affordable property prices and a choice between bustling town-centre streets and idyllic villages make Hartlepool a great place to move to, no matter your needs and budget. With easy access by road and train to bigger cities like Durham, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, Hartlepool offers the best of city living without a city centre price tag.
Grange Road
Just 1.7 miles from Hartlepool’s historic marina, with all its shops, restaurants and museums, and only 3.2 miles from Seaton Carew Beach, Grange Road is popular for its proximity to the town centre and its famous landmarks, Grange Road is a beautiful street lined with period properties and modern terraces, surrounded by a range of shops, supermarkets and takeaway restaurants, with average property prices standing at £124, 000.
Park Road
A 30-minute walk to Hartlepool Marina and only a 19-minute walk to Hartlepool centre, Park Road is the perfect location for those who enjoy the bustle of town-centre living and want a hassle-free commute to neighbouring cities via the A689 or Hartlepool train station. With plenty of shops, breweries, gyms and restaurants nearby, Park Road has everything you need to set up home. With average house prices of only £211, 500, you’re sure to find a home you love no matter your budget.
Naisberry Park
A five-minute drive to Hartlepool town centre and a nine-minute drive to Hartlepool Marina, Naisberry Park is a beautiful residential area popular with families due to its proximity to schools, colleges and child-minders. Made up of green gardens, quaint cul-de-sacs, rolling fields and country lanes, Naisberry Park offers the best of quiet, rural living without sacrificing easy access to town-centre shops and eateries.
Bishop Cuthbert
Popular among commuters and those that work locally, Bishop Cuthbert is in close proximity to Hartlepool train station and the A179, which provides easy access to Durham and Stockton-on-Tees. Nearby shopping parks, supermarkets, coffee shops and takeaways mean you’ll never be short of choice in Bishop Cuthbert.
Ward Jackson Park
Properties located near Ward Jackson Park are popular with families, particularly as the park offers a beautiful lake, a rose garden and a fun play area, perfect for summer picnics and days out. With plenty of nearby shops and nurseries, and with the Burn Valley Family Wood right on your doorstep, Ward Jackson Park really is an ideal place for affordable family living. It is also only a short drive from Hartlepool town centre, and the marina and various beaches are nearby as well.