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NE34 0PW

Harton Lane

West Park

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Overview

Postcode NE34 0PW is located in a major urban area, within the West Park 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 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
51.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

West Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

51.9%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 0PW.

Flood risk

No risk

West Park near NE34 0PW 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

Nearby parks and green spaces for NE34 0PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWest ParkLargeWalking directions to West Park

Area Profile

Population
259
Population density
1,737.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.4(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.62(-29%)
Other crime
11.28(+204%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.55(-16%)
Public order
6.94(-15%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
93.77%
African
6
2.33%
Pakistani
4
1.56%
Other
2
0.78%
Indian
1
0.39%
Total population: 257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
22.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
52
21.94%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.35%
Apprenticeship
26
10.97%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
63
48.09%
Owns outright
30
22.9%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.58%
Social rents from council
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in West Park

Median price£109,975
Price per sq ft£129
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£87K – £160K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) in West Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£210,000£208
Terraced36£112,000£129
Flats31£91,200£107

10-year price trendmedian sale price in West Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£72,500£165,000£102,250
2017£70,000£167,000£136,460
2018£78,125£170,000£138,000
2019£67,000£155,000£102,500
2020£60,000£180,000£110,000
2021£73,000£185,000£111,000
2022£78,000£215,000£130,000
2023£84,250£191,000£111,000
2024£83,500£218,000£130,000
2025£90,000£210,000£109,498
2026£100,000£230,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£109£178£106
2017£81£159£104
2018£85£159£112
2019£86£166£98
2020£78£178£102
2021£92£189£119
2022£95£204£120
2023£102£190£118
2024£106£206£126
2025£103£208£119
2026£121£201£126
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in West Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for West Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 2025157, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PWSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
16 Jun 2025107, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£244,995
26 Feb 2025112, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£251,000
06 Mar 2026166, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£121,000
30 Jul 2025178, Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the NE34 0PW postcode area, located within West Park, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE34 0PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAshley AcademyAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.2 miNot applicablePark View SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.2 miSecondarySt Wilfrid's RC CollegeAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE34 0PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSA Convenience StoreAshley Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0PQWalking directions to SA Convenience Store
0.4 miLifestyle Express407-409 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4TDWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miStanhope NewsStanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TAWalking directions to Stanhope News
0.5 miPremierStanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0LAWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miCostcutterStanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4QXWalking directions to Costcutter

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

Local councillors

Nicky Gynn

West Park - Elected 2 May 2024

Green Party

Member of parliament

Emma Lewell-Buck

South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictSouth TynesideE08000023
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth ShieldsE14001492
WardWest ParkE05001150
ParishSouth Tyneside, unparished areaE43000177
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West ParkE02001772
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)South Tyneside 005CE01008682
Police ForceNorthumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE34 0PW

Is NE34 0PW (West Park) safe?

The area around NE34 0PW 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.

What is the average house price near NE34 0PW?

The median sale price around NE34 0PW in West Park is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE34 0PW?

There are 17 schools close to NE34 0PW, 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 0PW?

NE34 0PW 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).

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

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

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.