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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 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
67
Deprivation level
7/10
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
32.98(-15%)
Shoplifting
22.96(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.68(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.77(-14%)
Public order
7.57(-8%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 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
Semi-Detached50£210,000
Detached5£432,500
Flats7£105,000
Terraced19£150,000

10 years median price trend in Harton

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

All postcodes in Harton

NE346QU

West Avenue

NE346NR

Sunderland Road

NE346AH

Sunderland Road

NE346RN

Ridley Grove

NE347EW

Walworth Avenue

NE347HL

Marsden Lane

NE347SG

Hurworth Avenue

NE347SB

Witton Avenue

NE346PZ

South Close

NE346QQ

Centenary Avenue

NE346PA

Bradley Avenue

NE347DP

Lumley Avenue

NE340EU

King George Road

NE347DX

Tanfield Gardens

NE346PS

York Way

NE347BL

Chirton Grove

NE346DA

Moor Lane East

NE346RJ

Bulmer Road

NE347NE

Prince Edward Road

NE346SE

Centenary Avenue

NE346PU

Kent Place

NE347BW

Chirton Avenue

NE346DJ

Lisle Road

NE347BP

Chirton Grove

NE340EG

Harton Lane

NE346SQ

Centenary Avenue

NE347EF

Steward Crescent

NE347RW

Deneside

NE346ER

Bulmer Road

NE346RU

Felton Avenue

NE340EH

Otterburn Gardens

NE346DS

Southill Road

NE346RT

Barbour Avenue

NE340ST

King George Road

NE347SF

Hylton Avenue

NE346BJ

Riverslea

NE346NX

East Avenue

NE340EW

Temple Park Road

NE347EH

Tunstall Avenue

NE340SS

King George Road

NE346PE

Kirkley Avenue

NE346SF

Bishop Ramsay Court

NE346RL

Marsden Road

NE346DN

Lisle Road

NE346RY

Felton Avenue

NE348PL

Prince Edward Road

NE346RE

Marsden Road

NE346BA

Central Gardens

NE340ES

Wylam Close

NE346DU

Marsden Road

NE346QH

Centenary Avenue

NE346RS

Barbour Avenue

NE340EL

Meldon Avenue

NE346AW

Belgrave Gardens

NE346DL

Lisle Road

NE346PN

Russell Avenue

NE347SA

Horsley Hill Square

NE347BH

Prince Edward Grove

NE347RN

Greenside

NE347EJ

Steward Crescent

NE346QE

The High Road

NE346PD

East Close

NE347EQ

Steward Crescent

NE347DW

Lumley Avenue

NE347NF

Prince Edward Road

NE346PX

Gloucester Place

NE346QG

Dunlop Crescent

NE347DQ

Fulwell Avenue

NE347EA

Ede Avenue

NE346PL

Russell Avenue

NE346RD

Pinewood Villas

NE346DD

Fairview Avenue

NE346PH

Centenary Avenue

NE347DS

Thornholme Avenue

NE346AY

Central Avenue

NE346NF

Clifton Avenue

NE346DF

Marsden Road

NE347DG

Fulwell Avenue

NE346AZ

Central Avenue

NE346RP

Bywell Avenue

NE346DR

School Approach

NE346RR

Belsay Avenue

NE347RJ

Wayside

NE347SQ

Bishop Ramsay Court

NE346NN

St Peters Avenue

NE346SA

Falstone Avenue

NE346AE

Sunderland Road

NE347SD

Hylton Avenue

NE347EL

Steward Crescent

NE347ED

Ede Avenue

NE346AT

Sunderland Road

NE346SD

Barbour Avenue

NE346QY

Sunderland Road

NE340EN

Temple Park Road

NE346BD

West Avenue

NE346DH

Lisle Road

NE347DY

Tanfield Gardens

NE347RL

Ingleside

NE346NG

Sunderland Road

NE340EX

King George Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.