Postcode NE34 6DU 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 50.3 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 5.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Harton West has a moderate 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 a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 6DU.
Harton West near NE34 6DU 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 5.3 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 6DU postcode area, located within Harton West, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 6DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 119 Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
| 0.3 mi | W H Rutter Freezer Centre | Centenary Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 6RF | Walking directions to W H Rutter Freezer Centre |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 106-114 Highfield Road, South Shields, NE34 6HF | Walking directions to One Stop |
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 6DU, 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.