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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

NE346BG

Lascelles Avenue

NE347EN

Steward Crescent

NE347DF

Fulwell Avenue

NE346AN

Grosvenor Gardens

NE346NJ

Hotspur Avenue

NE347ES

Steward Crescent

NE346RW

Barbour Avenue

NE346EG

The Cloisters

NE347ND

Pine Avenue

NE346QZ

South Avenue

NE346QX

West Avenue

NE346QT

Prince Of Wales Close

NE346RX

Felton Avenue

NE347EE

Ede Avenue

NE347RQ

Lumley Avenue

NE340EQ

Mitford Road

NE346RB

Sunderland Road

NE346NH

St Peters Avenue

NE346AD

Sunderland Road

NE347BN

Lumley Avenue

NE347DH

Fulwell Avenue

NE346RA

South Avenue

NE340EJ

Whalton Court

NE346PT

Borough Road

NE346PW

Russell Avenue

NE346PF

East Avenue

NE347DL

Lumley Avenue

NE347EG

Steward Crescent

NE346DW

School Approach

NE347DE

Harton

NE346AU

The Leazes

NE346PY

Borough Road

NE346QB

The High Road

NE347RH

Prince Edward Road

NE346DQ

Lisle Road

NE347EB

Ede Avenue

NE346AJ

Glenhurst Grove

NE346DT

Summerhill Road

NE346PB

East Avenue

NE346PG

Centenary Avenue

NE340ET

King George Road

NE346PQ

Centenary Avenue

NE346PJ

Centenary Avenue

NE346SG

Centenary Avenue

NE346QD

North Close

NE346AA

Moore Avenue

NE346RZ

Summerhill Road

NE346NW

Armstrong Avenue

NE346DE

Moor Lane East

NE346AL

Sunderland Road

NE347DJ

Lumley Avenue

NE346RF

Horsley Hill Square

NE346QF

The High Road

NE347DU

Auckland Avenue

NE346DB

Fairholme Avenue

NE346AB

Sunderland Road

NE346AX

North Avenue

NE347ER

Seaham Close

NE347NG

Prince Edward Road

NE346SH

Centenary Avenue

NE346AF

St Marys Avenue

NE346AP

Sunderland Road

NE346SB

Falstone Avenue

NE348PJ

Prince Edward Road

NE347HJ

Marsden Lane

NE346NL

Forster Avenue

NE346PP

Hayton Avenue

NE346PR

Cross Way

NE346BZ

Moor Lane

NE347DT

Thornholme Avenue

NE347DR

Thornholme Avenue

NE346QA

St Marys Avenue

NE347SE

Hylton Avenue

NE346BH

West Avenue

NE347DZ

Auckland Avenue

NE346AQ

Sunderland Road

NE347LZ

Prince Edward Road

NE346AS

Sunderland Road

NE347DN

Lumley Avenue

NE346BQ

West Avenue

NE346AG

St Marys Avenue

NE346DP

School Approach

NE346BB

North Avenue

NE347EP

Walworth Avenue

NE346BE

Beatrice Gardens

NE347BJ

Prince Edward Road

NE346QJ

Selwood Court

Data Sources

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