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NE34 0DL

Mortimer Road

West Park

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Detailed insights for NE34 0DL

Overview

Postcode NE34 0DL is located in a major urban area, within the West Park ward 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 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Harton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Harton West has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Harton West is £53,775 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 164 ft away from NE34 0DL.

Flood risk

No risk

Harton West near NE34 0DL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sunderland located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE34 0DL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miRobert Readhead ParkMediumWalking directions to Robert Readhead Park

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
3,663 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
21.44(-2%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.72(-72%)
Shoplifting
7.86(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.86(-31%)
Public order
4.29(-48%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
271
90.64%
Other
7
2.34%
Bangladeshi
6
2.01%
Indian
6
2.01%
Arab
6
2.01%
Total population: 299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
38.98%
Level 3 (A level)
50
21.19%
No qualifications
36
15.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
54.47%
Owns with a mortgage
47
38.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.25%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.44%
Other social rented
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in West Park

Median price£109,975
Price per sq ft£129
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £160K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£210,000£208
Terraced36£112,000£129
Flats31£91,200£107

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£109,498
2026£100,000£230,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£103£208£119
2026£121£201£126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0DL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0DL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Sept 202517, Windermere Crescent, South Shields, NE34 0DNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£263,000
16 Feb 202679, King George Road, South Shields, NE34 0STSemi-DetachedFreehold£375,000
22 Aug 202553, Ambleside Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
07 Mar 202545, Ambleside Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
09 May 20255, St Peters Avenue, South Shields, NE34 6NNDetachedFreehold£432,500

Schools

In the NE34 0DL postcode area, located within Harton West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 0DL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMortimer Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAshley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePark View SchoolCommunity special school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 0DL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 0DL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGulf Store8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZWalking directions to Gulf Store
0.2 miHarton Convenience Store173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6ADWalking directions to Harton Convenience Store
0.3 miCo-op FoodMortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miBest-OneMortimer Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4UQWalking directions to Best-One
0.5 miTesco Express137-141 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE38 8PJWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district (2025-26).

Band A£1,541
Band B£1,798
Band C£2,054
Band D£2,311
Band E£2,825
Band F£3,338
Band G£3,852
Band H£4,622

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE34 0DL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nicky Gynn

West Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardWest ParkE05001150
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Harton WestE02001773
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 006DE01008681
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 0DL

Is NE34 0DL (Harton West) safe?

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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near NE34 0DL?

The median sale price around NE34 0DL in Harton West is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 0DL?

There are 16 schools close to NE34 0DL, including Mortimer Primary School (Good), Ashley Academy and Park View School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 0DL?

NE34 0DL scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 28,138 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE34 0DL (Harton West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.