Postcode NE34 0PL is located in a major urban area, within the Whiteleas ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the West Harton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Harton is £37,369 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 4.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Temple Memorial Park.
West Harton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,196 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
West Harton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Harton is £37,369 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from NE34 0PL.
West Harton near NE34 0PL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Temple Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Temple Memorial Park |
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £144,950 (about £159 per square foot) in Whiteleas area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £327,500 | £240 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £170,000 | £197 |
| Terraced | 29 | £122,000 | £149 |
| Flats | 5 | £82,000 | £141 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £65,000 | £132,475 | £93,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £81,000 | £120,000 | £85,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £75,000 | £121,000 | £92,500 |
| 2019 | £169,500 | £69,000 | £124,950 | £89,000 |
| 2020 | £220,000 | £64,500 | £135,000 | £94,250 |
| 2021 | £243,500 | £81,975 | £146,000 | £114,500 |
| 2022 | £244,975 | £80,000 | £139,975 | £112,750 |
| 2023 | £335,000 | £90,000 | £139,998 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £126,250 | £145,000 | £123,000 |
| 2025 | £290,000 | £82,000 | £170,000 | £127,750 |
| 2026 | £327,500 | £81,500 | £170,000 | £121,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £108 | £132 | £105 |
| 2017 | £212 | £130 | £150 | £104 |
| 2018 | £184 | £123 | £137 | £109 |
| 2019 | £158 | £115 | £130 | £103 |
| 2020 | £192 | £120 | £153 | £109 |
| 2021 | £194 | £132 | £169 | £128 |
| 2022 | £203 | £133 | £161 | £129 |
| 2023 | £231 | £163 | £153 | £146 |
| 2024 | £232 | £179 | £166 | £148 |
| 2025 | £230 | £141 | £216 | £155 |
| 2026 | £240 | £139 | £197 | £151 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0PL.
In the NE34 0PL postcode area, located within West Harton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 0PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | SA Convenience Store | Ashley Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0PQ | Walking directions to SA Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Boldon Lane, South Tyneside, NE34 0NE | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | South Tyneside, NE34 0NB | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Lifestyle Express | 407-409 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4TD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Best-One | Boldon Lane, South Tyneside, NE34 0JT | Walking directions to Best-One |
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 0PL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Robin Anthony Coombes
Whiteleas - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 0PL records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NE34 0PL in West Harton is £144,950 (about £159 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NE34 0PL, 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 0PL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,196 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 0PL is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Robin Anthony Coombes (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.