Postcode NE34 6EZ is located in a major urban area, within the Westoe area 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 median sale price in Westoe is £169,950 (around £167 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £107,500 and £251,250. The nearest station is Sunderland, about 5.7 miles away. There are 9 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 31,738 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 3% 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 6EZ.
Harton West near NE34 6EZ 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 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Robert Readhead Park | Medium | Walking directions to Robert Readhead Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 (about £167 per square foot) in Westoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £595,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £267,500 | £240 |
| Terraced | 54 | £179,125 | £159 |
| Flats | 24 | £98,000 | £132 |
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 | £315,000 | £160,500 |
| 2026 | £595,000 | £106,500 | £247,000 | £169,000 |
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 | £229 | £146 |
| 2026 | £304 | £134 | £240 | £165 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE34 6EZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 44, Grosvenor Road, South Shields, NE33 3QG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £515,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 2, Lavington Road, South Shields, NE34 6EY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £247,500 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 47, Readhead Road, South Shields, NE34 6HS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £347,500 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 65, Tynedale Road, South Shields, NE34 6HB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £330,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 15, Readhead Road, South Shields, NE34 6HT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £320,000 |
In the NE34 6EZ postcode area, located within Harton West, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Nov 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Mortimer Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Jan 2024. | |
| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Mortimer Community College | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. |
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE34 6EZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 106-114 Highfield Road, South Shields, NE34 6HF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Best-one | Dean Road, South Tyneside, NE33 3PT | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.4 mi | Westcott News | 2 Westcott Avenue, South Shields, NE33 3AY | Walking directions to Westcott News |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 4,6 Lord Street, South Shields, NE33 3DB | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | GS & B Bowey Ltd. | 128 Cheviot Road, South Shields, NE34 7ST | Walking directions to GS & B Bowey Ltd. |
Annual council tax rates for South Tyneside district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NE34 6EZ, 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 6EZ 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 6EZ in Westoe is £169,950 (about £167 per square foot) based on 107 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to NE34 6EZ, including St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields (Good), Mortimer Primary School (Good) and Mortimer Community College (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NE34 6EZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 31,738 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 6EZ is Emma Lewell-Buck (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kate Owens-Palmer (Independent).