Postcode NE34 0EX is located in a major urban area, within the Harton 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 4.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
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.
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 23 ft away from NE34 0EX.
Harton West near NE34 0EX 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.
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0EX.
In the NE34 0EX postcode area, located within Harton West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 0EX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 137-141 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE38 8PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 257 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
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 0EX, 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 0EX 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.
The median sale price around NE34 0EX in Harton West 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 0EX, including Ridgeway Primary Academy (Good), Harton Academy (Good) and Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 0EX 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).
The Member of Parliament for South Shields covering NE34 0EX 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.