Postcode NE34 0EN 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,690 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in England.
West Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.9% 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.
The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 0EN.
West Park near NE34 0EN 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £343,738 | £258 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £210,000 | £218 |
| Terraced | 15 | £194,000 | £168 |
| Flats | 5 | £107,950 | £170 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0EN.
In the NE34 0EN postcode area, located within West Park, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 0EN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
| 0.3 mi | SA Convenience Store | Ashley Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0PQ | Walking directions to SA Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE34 0EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Karen Myers
Harton - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 0EN records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around NE34 0EN in West Park is £200,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE34 0EN, including Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre (Good), Park View School (Good) and St Wilfrid's RC College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 0EN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,690 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 0EN is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Myers (Independent).
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.