Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0EE

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Harton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harton Lane was 43.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Cleadon Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Harton Lane has the 35th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Cleadon Park and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NE34 0EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Harton Lane are based on 202 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Tyneside.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 0EE

Average Price
£405,945

Semi-Detached
£260,093

Terraced
£243,150

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,298,000

Estimated Average Property Prices for Harton Lane

Average Price
£333,942

Semi-Detached
£268,513

Terraced
£164,417

Detached
£338,822

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£8,798,492

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Harton LaneStreet

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	£257,114
44 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2020-11-27	£318,473
42 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2017-10-24	£255,342
Harton Centre, 52 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Other, an established residential building	£1,100,000	2017-06-27	£1,313,529
34 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2016-02-19	£199,668

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 0EE

Employment

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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	1,223 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	1,300 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	1,411 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	1,778 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Downhill Nursery School Dorset Avenue , NE34 7JA	- not rated	2,031 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW	3out of 4	532 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Road Infant School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW	- not rated	532 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	698 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Academy Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	698 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Primary Academy Park Avenue , NE34 8AB	3out of 4	1,048 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	484 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	548 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	548 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	642 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	1,004 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET	- not rated	1,176 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ	- not rated	5,315 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kings Priory School Huntington Place , Tynemouth NE30 4RF	3out of 4	5,157 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	519 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	593 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	698 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW	- not rated	813 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bamburgh School Norham Avenue , NE34 7TD	- not rated	1,751 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Farmfoods	248 Sunderland Road, South Shields		808 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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.