Postcode NE34 6ED is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe ward of South Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Harton West area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 5.3 miles away. There are 8 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 very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,436 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Harton West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.5 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 6ED.
Harton West near NE34 6ED 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £281,750 | £242 |
| Terraced | 50 | £168,475 | £142 |
| Detached | 1 | £155,000 | £272 |
| Flats | 28 | £90,000 | £125 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £67,000 | £180,000 | £110,000 |
| 2017 | £245,000 | £75,000 | £186,000 | £148,575 |
| 2018 | £366,000 | £77,500 | £199,950 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £317,000 | £86,500 | £207,500 | £145,000 |
| 2020 | £261,000 | £70,000 | £227,500 | £137,475 |
| 2021 | £320,000 | £82,250 | £228,975 | £149,075 |
| 2022 | £535,000 | £89,000 | £240,000 | £162,500 |
| 2023 | £337,000 | £98,000 | £191,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £249,343 | £92,875 | £260,000 | £180,000 |
| 2025 | £323,000 | £89,000 | £311,250 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | — | £97,500 | £255,000 | £149,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £105 | £156 | £103 |
| 2017 | £220 | £101 | £169 | £105 |
| 2018 | £256 | £102 | £177 | £119 |
| 2019 | £197 | £115 | £195 | £112 |
| 2020 | £204 | £113 | £199 | £127 |
| 2021 | £232 | £105 | £198 | £127 |
| 2022 | £246 | £120 | £224 | £139 |
| 2023 | £260 | £121 | £200 | £137 |
| 2024 | £173 | £121 | £239 | £141 |
| 2025 | £272 | £121 | £236 | £146 |
| 2026 | — | £133 | £240 | £155 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 6ED.
In the NE34 6ED postcode area, located within Harton West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE34 6ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Harton Convenience Store | 173 Sunderland Road, South Shields, NE34 6AD | Walking directions to Harton Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Gulf Store | 8-10 Moor Lane, South Shields, NE34 6BZ | Walking directions to Gulf Store |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 119 Marsden Road, South Shields, NE34 6RH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Mortimer Road, South Shields, NE34 0RU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 6ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kate Owens-Palmer
Westoe - Elected 2 May 2024
Emma Lewell-Buck
South Shields - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NE34 6ED records about 24 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 6ED in Harton West is £156,000 (about £155 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NE34 6ED, including St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good), Harton Academy (Good) and Mortimer Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NE34 6ED scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,436 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 6ED is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (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.