Postcode NE34 6DY is located in a major urban area, within the Horsley Hill ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Harton West area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 5.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Robert Readhead Park.
Harton West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,110 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
Harton West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.1 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 6DY.
Harton West near NE34 6DY 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 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Horsley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £346,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £226,000 | £234 |
| Terraced | 16 | £190,680 | £221 |
| Flats | 14 | £117,498 | £213 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £280,000 | £89,950 | £162,250 | £132,000 |
| 2017 | £252,475 | £108,000 | £154,000 | £149,830 |
| 2018 | £255,000 | £104,375 | £155,000 | £140,000 |
| 2019 | £257,500 | £111,000 | £170,000 | £140,000 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £99,950 | £177,498 | £143,000 |
| 2021 | £285,000 | £114,000 | £192,500 | £152,950 |
| 2022 | £235,000 | £120,000 | £195,000 | £164,000 |
| 2023 | £280,000 | £116,000 | £218,000 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £120,000 | £210,000 | £167,000 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £114,995 | £218,000 | £185,500 |
| 2026 | £346,000 | £124,250 | £185,000 | £164,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £226 | £127 | £151 | £177 |
| 2017 | £230 | £168 | £170 | £157 |
| 2018 | £160 | £168 | £168 | £145 |
| 2019 | £185 | £178 | £183 | £178 |
| 2020 | £171 | £163 | £187 | £195 |
| 2021 | £216 | £176 | £199 | £174 |
| 2022 | £211 | £196 | £207 | £187 |
| 2023 | £264 | £179 | £221 | £167 |
| 2024 | £230 | £195 | £233 | £197 |
| 2025 | £258 | £188 | £222 | £222 |
| 2026 | £365 | £213 | £212 | £210 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 6DY.
In the NE34 6DY 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 6DY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 119 Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 106-114 Highfield Road, South Shields, NE34 6HF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | GS & B Bowey Ltd. | 128 Cheviot Road, South Shields, NE34 7ST | Walking directions to GS & B Bowey Ltd. |
| 0.4 mi | W H Rutter Freezer Centre | Centenary Avenue, South Tyneside, NE34 6RF | Walking directions to W H Rutter Freezer Centre |
| 0.4 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience 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 6DY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Phil Brown
Horsley Hill - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 6DY records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6DY in Harton West is £205,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to NE34 6DY, including St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good), Sea View Primary School (Good) and Bamburgh School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 6DY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,110 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 6DY is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Phil Brown (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.