Hartlepool Population 2026
Hartlepool has a population of 88,855, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, located in England. Roughly 0.1% of United Kingdom's population lives here. It is about 101× smaller than London, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,855
Rank in United Kingdom
#119
Coordinates
54.69°N, 1.21°W
~11 m elevation · Europe/London
Distance to capital (London)
361 km
224 miles, straight line
Other big cities in England
| City | Population | Rank in United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| London | 8,961,989 | #1 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 | #2 |
| Manchester | 568,996 | #4 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 | #5 |
| Leeds | 536,280 | #6 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 | #8 |
| Bristol | 479,024 | #9 |
| Leicester | 368,600 | #11 |
Cities near Hartlepool
- Billingham35,708 people · ~12 km away
- Middlesbrough142,707 people · ~12 km away
- Redcar37,073 people · ~12 km away
- Stockton-on-Tees79,957 people · ~15 km away
- Thornaby-on-Tees22,356 people · ~18 km away
- Guisborough16,979 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hartlepool?
Hartlepool has a population of 88,855 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in United Kingdom.
What region is Hartlepool in?
Hartlepool is located in England, United Kingdom.
Is Hartlepool the capital of United Kingdom?
No, the capital of United Kingdom is London, about 361 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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