Postcode NE34 0EW is located in a major urban area, within the Harton area 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 median sale price in Harton is £207,500 (around £189 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £145,750 and £257,750. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 4.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Temple Memorial Park.
West Park has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,302 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 4% 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 39.1% 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.
The average income per household in West Park is £41,894 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from NE34 0EW.
West Park near NE34 0EW 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 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Temple Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Temple Memorial Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £189 per square foot) in Harton area, with individual transactions ranging from £89,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £320,000 | £195 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £215,000 | £218 |
| Terraced | 15 | £202,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 6 | £106,475 | £160 |
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 | £387,475 | £75,000 | £207,500 | £157,500 |
| 2026 | — | £105,000 | £213,000 | £189,750 |
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 | £248 | £124 | £200 | £164 |
| 2026 | — | £150 | £198 | £180 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0EW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | 193, Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0EW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 | |
| 28 May 2025 | 210, Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0HS | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 14 Sept 2026 | 28, Mitford Road, South Shields, NE34 0EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 03 Sept 2025 | 66, Mitford Road, South Shields, NE34 0EQ | Detached | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 16, Arthington Way, South Shields, NE34 0HR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the NE34 0EW postcode area, located within West Park, there are 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Ridgeway Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | St Wilfrid's RC College | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Apr 2025. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Harton Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 0EW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 137-141 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE38 8PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
| 0.4 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 257 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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 0EW, 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 0EW 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, anti-social behaviour and other crime.
The median sale price around NE34 0EW in Harton is £207,500 (about £189 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NE34 0EW, including Ridgeway Primary Academy (Requires improvement), St Wilfrid's RC College (Requires improvement) and Harton Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 0EW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,302 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 0EW is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Karen Myers (Independent).