Harton Lane is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 0EE is located in the West Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 0EB, NE34 0DZ, NE34 0DQ, NE34 0EG, NE34 0EA, NE34 0DW, NE34 0EF, NE34 0DN, NE34 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE34 0EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE34 0EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.4% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71.1% | 57.9% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 12.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.7% | 48.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 32.4% | 5.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.4% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 14.4% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 11.7% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 36.6% | 2.6% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98% | 93.6% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99% | 95.3% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.6% | 37.2% | -6.6% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harton Lane was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.9% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harton Lane has the 39th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 206th lowest crime rate of 528 local areas in South Tyneside .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2024-10-11 | £254,270 |
| 44 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-11-27 | £315,559 |
| 42 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-10-24 | £253,232 |
| Harton Centre, 52 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2017-06-27 | £1,318,706 |
| 34 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-02-19 | £197,842 |
NE34 0EE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE34 0EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 3,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 4,212 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clervaux Nursery School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir James Knott Memorial Nursery School Percy Square , River View NE30 4AG | 3out of 4 | 4,553 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW | 4out of 4 | 490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary School Gresford Street , NE33 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields Olive Street , NE33 4RH | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 4out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harton Academy Lisle Road , NE34 6DL | 4out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | 2out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jarrow School Field Terrace , NE32 5PR | 3out of 4 | 4,594 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF | 3out of 4 | 5,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 2out of 4 | 586 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| AutismAble CIC The Captains Row , NE33 5AS | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,838 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Clervaux Terrace , NE32 5UP | 4out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside Council | Middlefields Depot, Boldon Lane | 504 yd | |
| Harton Hop House | 181B Sunderland Road, South Shields | 610 yd | |
| Village Delights | 181A Sunderland Road, South Shields | 610 yd | |
| Wolfmann's Eating House | 169 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 610 yd | |
| The Community Network | Mortimer Community Network, Reading Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grey Hen | 141 Temple Park Road, South Shields | 180 yd | |
| The Old Ship | 147 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 600 yd | |
| The Vigilant Inn | 165 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 614 yd | |
| The Westside Club | 6 West Avenue, South Shields | 712 yd | |
| Mumbai Emperor | 337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Station | 149-151 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 878 yd | |
| Subway | 209 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 878 yd | |
| Ocean Pearl Chinese | 193-195 Prince Edward Road, South Shields | 898 yd | |
| Pizza Corner South Shields | 252A Sunderland Road, South Shields | 937 yd | |
| Full Circle | 252 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 248 Sunderland Road, South Shields | 808 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Harton Technology College Sports Centre HARTON SPORTS CENTRE HARTON SPORTS CENTRE ST MARYS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Robert Readhead Park GROSVENOR ROAD | tennis courts | 940 yd |
| West Park WEST PARK ROAD | tennis courts | 962 yd |
| Temple Park Centre John Reid Road | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 977 yd |
| Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET | swimming pool | 1,042 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.