Postcode NE34 0QU 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 Harton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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 Heworth, about 5.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is West Park.
West Harton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,677 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
West Harton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.6% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 0QU.
West Harton near NE34 0QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | West Park | Large | Walking directions to West Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £210,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 36 | £112,000 | £129 |
| Flats | 31 | £91,200 | £107 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 0QU.
In the NE34 0QU postcode area, located within West Harton, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 0QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | SA Convenience Store | Ashley Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0PQ | Walking directions to SA Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 407-409 Stanhope Road, South Shields, NE33 4TD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Stanhope News | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4TA | Walking directions to Stanhope News |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE34 0LA | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Stanhope Road, South Tyneside, NE33 4QX | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 0QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nicky Gynn
West Park - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 0QU records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 0QU in West Harton is £109,975 (about £129 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to NE34 0QU, including Stanhope Primary School (Good), Ashley Academy and Park View School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 0QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,677 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 0QU is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nicky Gynn (Green Party).
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.