Hartlepool and Copeland have lost half of their pools since 2010

Number of swimming pools in 2010 and 2023 (areas with the largest % reductions)

2023

6 pools

2010

12 pools

Hartlepool

Copeland

Breckland

Oldham

Broxbourne

Uttlesford

South Tyneside

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hastings

0

5

10

15

20

25

2023 6 pools

2010 12 pools

Hartlepool

Copeland

Breckland

Oldham

Broxbourne

Uttlesford

South Tyneside

Newcastle upon Tyne

Hastings

0

5

10

15

20

25

Guardian graphic. Source: Guardian analysis of Sport England active places