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About

Harton East is a residential area in South Tyneside centred on a network of local streets and a small shopping parade along the main road. Housing mixes older terraces and post‑war semi‑detached homes with pockets of newer infill. Pitches and small parks provide space for weekend football and informal play, and regular bus services run along the main route toward South Shields town centre and other local destinations. Day‑to‑day amenities include a convenience store, a bakery, and a cluster of takeaways and services used by nearby residents.

The local school site, Harton Academy, occupies a large plot and acts as a focal point for sports and community activity, with after‑school clubs and weekend programmes. Community groups meet at a neighbourhood hall and at playing fields beside the academy. The area’s street pattern and some older buildings reflect a past shaped by coal‑mining and local industry, when pits and associated rail links influenced development. That industrial past sits alongside present‑day residential life and local services.

Area overview

On average Harton East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harton East is £39,556 per year. There are 1 schools in Harton East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Harton East is home to around 5,435 people, with a population density of about 6,265.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
40%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harton East Population
5,435
Population density
6,265.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.89(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.94(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.75(-18%)
Public order
5.89(-33%)
Shoplifting
5.7(-53%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,242
96.47%
Other White
39
0.72%
Other
20
0.37%
Other Asian
20
0.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.31%
Total population: 5,434

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,072
24.56%
Level 4+ (Degree)
869
19.91%
Level 3 (A level)
822
18.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
670
15.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
456
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 4,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
667
27.72%
Owns outright
603
25.06%
Owns with a mortgage
586
24.36%
Other social rented
328
13.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
179
7.44%
Total households: 2,406

Property prices in Harton East

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Harton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £237,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harton East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached23£192,500
Terraced11£145,000

10 years median price trend in Harton East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harton East.

All postcodes in Harton East

NE347HL

Marsden Lane

NE347DT

Thornholme Avenue

NE347EH

Tunstall Avenue

NE346SH

Centenary Avenue

NE347DQ

Fulwell Avenue

NE347RW

Deneside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.