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About

Harton is a residential ward located in the southern part of South Shields. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It contains several local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the main hub situated along Sunderland Road. The ward includes the grounds of the former Harton Colliery, a historical link to the area's mining past that has been repurposed for community use.

The geography is defined by its position on a hill, offering views over the River Tyne estuary. Harton Moor is a significant open space, providing grassland and recreational areas. Educational facilities are a notable presence, with several schools serving the community. The ward maintains a distinct separation from the town centre, functioning largely as a self-contained residential suburb with its own local services and community identity.

Area overview

On average Harton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Harton is £45,334 per year. There are 2 schools in Harton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Harton is home to around 8,187 people, with a population density of about 5,160.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
26.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Harton Population
8,187
Population density
5,160.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.38(-9%)
Shoplifting
28.09(+131%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.66(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.73(-2%)
Public order
8.67(-1%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,830
95.64%
Other White
56
0.68%
Other
38
0.46%
Other Asian
34
0.42%
Indian
30
0.37%
Total population: 8,187

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,727
25.75%
No qualifications
1,440
21.47%
Level 3 (A level)
1,224
18.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
936
13.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 6,706

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,284
35.1%
Owns with a mortgage
930
25.42%
Social rents from council
687
18.78%
Other social rented
423
11.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
248
6.78%
Total households: 3,658

Property prices in Harton

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £196,000 in Harton area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £546,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Harton 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£451,250
Flats5£65,000
Semi-Detached41£210,000
Terraced16£151,250

10 years median price trend in Harton

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

All postcodes in Harton

NE346DB

Fairholme Avenue

NE346AP

Sunderland Road

NE346RA

South Avenue

NE340EH

Otterburn Gardens

NE346PJ

Centenary Avenue

NE347DU

Auckland Avenue

NE347SQ

Bishop Ramsay Court

NE347BW

Chirton Avenue

NE340EU

King George Road

NE346ER

Bulmer Road

NE347DJ

Lumley Avenue

NE347DS

Thornholme Avenue

NE347DW

Lumley Avenue

NE347EL

Steward Crescent

NE347EW

Walworth Avenue

NE347NG

Prince Edward Road

NE346RF

Horsley Hill Square

NE347DE

Harton

NE347EB

Ede Avenue

NE347EG

Steward Crescent

NE346PE

Kirkley Avenue

NE346PL

Russell Avenue

NE340EN

Temple Park Road

NE346NF

Clifton Avenue

NE346NG

Sunderland Road

NE346PU

Kent Place

NE346QT

Prince Of Wales Close

NE346AL

Sunderland Road

NE346RJ

Bulmer Road

NE346SB

Falstone Avenue

NE348PJ

Prince Edward Road

NE346PF

East Avenue

NE346QQ

Centenary Avenue

NE346RP

Bywell Avenue

NE340EW

Temple Park Road

NE340EX

King George Road

NE347EQ

Steward Crescent

NE347RJ

Wayside

NE348PL

Prince Edward Road

NE346NJ

Hotspur Avenue

NE346NN

St Peters Avenue

NE346QH

Centenary Avenue

NE346RX

Felton Avenue

NE347ER

Seaham Close

NE340ST

King George Road

NE346AG

St Marys Avenue

NE346PW

Russell Avenue

NE346SE

Centenary Avenue

NE346AE

Sunderland Road

NE347NE

Prince Edward Road

NE346BG

Lascelles Avenue

NE346PT

Borough Road

NE346BD

West Avenue

NE346DL

Lisle Road

NE346SF

Bishop Ramsay Court

NE340EG

Harton Lane

NE346PA

Bradley Avenue

NE346AJ

Glenhurst Grove

NE346NR

Sunderland Road

NE346PP

Hayton Avenue

NE346BB

North Avenue

NE347BL

Chirton Grove

NE347SF

Hylton Avenue

NE346DN

Lisle Road

NE346QF

The High Road

NE346RB

Sunderland Road

NE347NF

Prince Edward Road

NE340EL

Meldon Avenue

NE346RT

Barbour Avenue

NE346RZ

Summerhill Road

NE347BH

Prince Edward Grove

NE347HJ

Marsden Lane

NE347RQ

Lumley Avenue

NE340EJ

Whalton Court

NE346AQ

Sunderland Road

NE346PN

Russell Avenue

NE346QU

West Avenue

NE347BJ

Prince Edward Road

NE346QX

West Avenue

NE347EJ

Steward Crescent

NE346AX

North Avenue

NE346AY

Central Avenue

NE346QZ

South Avenue

NE346AS

Sunderland Road

NE346RL

Marsden Road

NE347SB

Witton Avenue

NE347SG

Hurworth Avenue

NE346AN

Grosvenor Gardens

NE346DE

Moor Lane East

NE346PB

East Avenue

NE346PG

Centenary Avenue

NE346AZ

Central Avenue

NE346PR

Cross Way

NE346QB

The High Road

NE346QE

The High Road

NE347DY

Tanfield Gardens

NE347ES

Steward Crescent

NE347SD

Hylton Avenue

NE346BH

West Avenue

NE346PY

Borough Road

Data Sources

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