Postcode NE34 6BJ 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harton East is £39,556 per year. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Harton East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,681 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Harton East has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 52.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Harton East is £39,556 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE34 6BJ.
Harton East near NE34 6BJ 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 5 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 6BJ.
In the NE34 6BJ postcode area, located within Harton East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 6BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | W H Rutter Freezer Centre | Centenary Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 6RF | Walking directions to W H Rutter Freezer Centre |
| 0.3 mi | Eagletons | Carden Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 7QP | Walking directions to Eagletons |
| 0.3 mi | Heron Foods | 351,353 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 119 Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 335-345 Prince Edward Road, South Shields, NE34 7LZ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 6BJ, 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 6BJ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 6BJ in Harton East is £200,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NE34 6BJ, including Harton Primary School (Good), Harton Academy (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 6BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,681 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 6BJ 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.