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NE34 0EG

Harton Lane

Harton

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Overview

Postcode NE34 0EG is located in a major urban area, within the Harton ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Park area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 5.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

West Park has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,648 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

West Park has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.1%

Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 309 ft away from NE34 0EG.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near NE34 0EG 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
359
Population density
6,084.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
103.69(+786%)
Violence and sexual offences
16.7(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.18(-81%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.78(-76%)
Public order
2.09(-74%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
332
92.74%
Other Asian
11
3.07%
Arab
4
1.12%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.84%
Other White
3
0.84%
Total population: 358

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
36.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.77%
No qualifications
43
14.43%
Apprenticeship
35
11.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.4%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
99
60.37%
Owns with a mortgage
39
23.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.93%
Social rents from council
7
4.27%
Other social rented
3
1.83%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Harton

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £256K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Harton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£343,738£258
Semi-Detached41£210,000£218
Terraced15£194,000£168
Flats5£107,950£170

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£136,500£126,750
2017£234,000£69,950£137,500£110,000
2018£245,000£120,250£170,000£143,000
2019£278,750£70,000£168,000£133,500
2020£292,500£74,000£190,000£145,000
2021£323,000£71,250£182,000£140,000
2022£310,000£90,000£168,000£156,500
2023£318,250£85,000£236,250£163,250
2024£380,000£75,000£207,000£172,500
2025£409,988£75,000£207,750£157,500
2026£105,000£222,500£250,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£140£118
2017£179£116£145£121
2018£207£94£171£137
2019£209£117£167£144
2020£217£121£174£139
2021£222£110£178£159
2022£261£155£180£158
2023£267£128£218£178
2024£260£128£200£178
2025£255£124£199£164
2026£150£222£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jul 20258, Otterburn Gardens, South Shields, NE34 0EHDetachedLeasehold£245,000
12 Sept 202517, Windermere Crescent, South Shields, NE34 0DNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£263,000
06 Mar 2026163, Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
28 Mar 2025153, Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£276,000
14 Feb 202511, Seymour Court, Ambleside Avenue, South Shields, NE34 0DQFlatsLeasehold£150,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 0EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryAshley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePark View SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.3 miSecondarySt Wilfrid's RC CollegeAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 0EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGulf Store8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZWalking directions to Gulf Store
0.3 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 miTesco Express137-141 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE38 8PJWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miSA Convenience StoreAshley Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0PQWalking directions to SA Convenience Store

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 0EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Karen Myers

Harton - Elected 2 May 2024

Independent

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardHartonE05001142
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ParkE02001772
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 005BE01008680
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 0EG

Is NE34 0EG (West Park) safe?

The area around NE34 0EG records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NE34 0EG?

The median sale price around NE34 0EG in West Park is £200,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 0EG?

There are 16 schools close to NE34 0EG, including Ashley Academy, Park View School (Good) and St Wilfrid's RC College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE34 0EG?

NE34 0EG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,648 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE34 0EG (West Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 0EG is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Myers (Independent).

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.