Postcode NE34 0DL is located in a major urban area, within the West Park area of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Harton West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harton West is £53,775 per year. The median sale price in West Park is £115,000 (around £134 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £87,500 and £175,000. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 5.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Robert Readhead Park.
Harton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,436 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Harton West has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harton West is £53,775 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from NE34 0DL.
Harton West near NE34 0DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sunderland located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £134 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £285,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £237,500 | £226 |
| Terraced | 34 | £126,250 | £129 |
| Flats | 23 | £90,000 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £72,500 | £165,000 | £102,250 |
| 2017 | £70,000 | £167,000 | £136,460 |
| 2018 | £78,125 | £170,000 | £138,000 |
| 2019 | £67,000 | £155,000 | £102,500 |
| 2020 | £60,000 | £180,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £73,000 | £185,000 | £111,000 |
| 2022 | £78,000 | £215,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £84,250 | £191,000 | £111,000 |
| 2024 | £83,500 | £218,000 | £130,000 |
| 2025 | £90,000 | £210,000 | £110,000 |
| 2026 | £93,750 | £230,000 | £142,498 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £109 | £178 | £106 |
| 2017 | £81 | £159 | £104 |
| 2018 | £85 | £159 | £112 |
| 2019 | £86 | £166 | £98 |
| 2020 | £78 | £178 | £102 |
| 2021 | £92 | £189 | £119 |
| 2022 | £95 | £204 | £120 |
| 2023 | £102 | £190 | £118 |
| 2024 | £106 | £206 | £126 |
| 2025 | £104 | £208 | £118 |
| 2026 | £127 | £223 | £132 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0DL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sept 2025 | 17, Windermere Crescent, South Shields, NE34 0DN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £263,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2026 | 79, King George Road, South Shields, NE34 0ST | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 53, Ambleside Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0DY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 3, Forster Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 2, Ambleside Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the NE34 0DL postcode area, located within Harton West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Mortimer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Mortimer Community College | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Wilfrid's RC College | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 0DL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
| 0.2 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Best-One | Mortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQ | Walking directions to Best-One |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 137-141 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE38 8PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE34 0DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Gynn
West Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 0DL records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around NE34 0DL in West Park is £115,000 (about £134 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE34 0DL, including Mortimer Primary School (Good), Mortimer Community College (Requires improvement) and St Wilfrid's RC College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 0DL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,436 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 0DL is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).