Postcode NE34 6AL 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Harton West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Harton West has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 6AL.
Harton West near NE34 6AL 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 6AL.
In the NE34 6AL postcode area, located within Harton West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 6AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 137-141 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE38 8PJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 257 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.2 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6AL, 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 6AL records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6AL in Harton West is £200,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NE34 6AL, including Harton Academy (Good), Harton Primary School (Good) and Ridgeway Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 6AL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,277 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 6AL 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.