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About

West Harton is a residential area located in South Tyneside, primarily consisting of housing estates built in the mid-20th century. The area features a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes, with green spaces like West Park providing recreational opportunities. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community centers, catering to everyday needs.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to nearby towns and South Shields town center. West Harton has a strong sense of community, with events often held at the local library or community hubs. The nearby A194 road offers easy access to Newcastle and other parts of the region.

Area overview

On average West Harton has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 155 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 26.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in West Harton is £30,500 per year. There are 2 schools in West Harton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

155

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

West Harton Population

5,616

Population density

5,306.1 per km²

Demographics

British

5,142

91.54%

Other Asian

1.39%

Other White

1.03%

Indian

0.85%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.84%

Total population: 5,617

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

736

25.73%

Owns with a mortgage

662

23.14%

Owns outright

653

22.82%

Social rents from council

545

19.05%

Other social rented

173

6.05%

Total households: 2,861

Property prices in West Harton

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in West Harton area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £320,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 West Harton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£305,000	£291,500	£297,500	£312,500	£318,500
Flats	22	£79,000	£42,375	£62,800	£91,000	£97,475
Semi-Detached	10	£165,000	£108,350	£129,250	£218,750	£240,500
Terraced	29	£135,000	£80,800	£97,500	£159,000	£198,600

10 years median price trend in West Harton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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