Postcode NE34 6AY 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harton West is £53,775 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland located 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 6AY.
Harton West near NE34 6AY 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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £197,000 in Harton area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,500 up to £546,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 50 | £210,000 |
| Detached | 5 | £432,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £105,000 |
| Terraced | 19 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harton
In the NE34 6AY 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 6AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AS | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.1 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 | Iceland | 279 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 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 6AY, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.