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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

NE340EQ

Mitford Road

NE346AB

Sunderland Road

NE346DJ

Lisle Road

NE347EF

Steward Crescent

NE346PH

Centenary Avenue

NE346RD

Pinewood Villas

NE346AH

Sunderland Road

NE346NH

St Peters Avenue

NE346RR

Belsay Avenue

NE346RY

Felton Avenue

NE347DZ

Auckland Avenue

NE347RL

Ingleside

NE346RE

Marsden Road

NE346AD

Sunderland Road

NE346AT

Sunderland Road

NE347SE

Hylton Avenue

NE346SG

Centenary Avenue

NE346DS

Southill Road

NE346DF

Marsden Road

NE346DQ

Lisle Road

NE346SA

Falstone Avenue

NE347BN

Lumley Avenue

NE346PX

Gloucester Place

NE347DL

Lumley Avenue

NE346NX

East Avenue

NE346DU

Marsden Road

NE347DX

Tanfield Gardens

NE347SA

Horsley Hill Square

NE346AU

The Leazes

NE346EG

The Cloisters

NE346PD

East Close

NE346PS

York Way

NE346QD

North Close

NE347DH

Fulwell Avenue

NE346DT

Summerhill Road

NE347DN

Lumley Avenue

NE346SD

Barbour Avenue

NE346NL

Forster Avenue

NE346PZ

South Close

NE347EE

Ede Avenue

NE347LZ

Prince Edward Road

NE347BP

Chirton Grove

NE346BE

Beatrice Gardens

NE346BZ

Moor Lane

NE346QA

St Marys Avenue

NE346QG

Dunlop Crescent

NE347ED

Ede Avenue

NE347EP

Walworth Avenue

NE340SS

King George Road

NE346AA

Moore Avenue

NE346RS

Barbour Avenue

NE346RW

Barbour Avenue

NE346SQ

Centenary Avenue

NE346PQ

Centenary Avenue

NE346RU

Felton Avenue

NE347EN

Steward Crescent

NE347ND

Pine Avenue

NE347RH

Prince Edward Road

NE346AW

Belgrave Gardens

NE347DG

Fulwell Avenue

NE346AF

St Marys Avenue

NE346DP

School Approach

NE346RN

Ridley Grove

NE347DF

Fulwell Avenue

NE340ET

King George Road

NE346DR

School Approach

NE347EA

Ede Avenue

NE346DH

Lisle Road

NE346DD

Fairview Avenue

NE347DP

Lumley Avenue

NE347RN

Greenside

NE346BJ

Riverslea

NE346DW

School Approach

NE346NW

Armstrong Avenue

NE346QY

Sunderland Road

NE347DR

Thornholme Avenue

NE347HL

Marsden Lane

NE346BA

Central Gardens

NE346BQ

West Avenue

NE346DA

Moor Lane East

NE347DT

Thornholme Avenue

NE347EH

Tunstall Avenue

NE340ES

Wylam Close

NE346QJ

Selwood Court

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.