Harton Lane, South Shields, NE34 0PW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE34 0PW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.2%	49.4%	-4.8%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	45.8%	50.6%	4.8%	49.0%	1.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26%	28.5%	2.5%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	46.6%	45.5%	-1.1%	44.2%	1.3%
Separated	1.4%	4.7%	3.3%	2.2%	2.5%
Divorced	9.1%	10.2%	1.1%	9.1%	1.1%
Widowed	16.9%	11.1%	-5.8%	6.1%	5.0%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	41.5%	38.2%	-3.3%	48.4%	-10.2%
Good health	30.4%	29.3%	-1.1%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	17.8%	20.1%	2.3%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	7.9%	6.9%	-1.0%	4.0%	2.9%
Very bad health	2.4%	5.4%	3.0%	1.2%	4.2%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32%	22.8%	-9.2%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.4%	9.7%	-6.7%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11%	14.3%	3.3%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	11%	4.6%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	16.9%	5.5%	16.9%	0.0%
Degree or Similar	20.1%	21.9%	1.8%	33.8%	-11.9%
Other	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.1%	-1.1%
Indian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	3.1%	-2.7%
Pakistani	0%	1.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-1.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.4%	94.2%	-2.2%	81.4%	12.8%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% 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	98.4%	95.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	0%	1.9%	1.9%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	1.9%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.7%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.4%	95.4%	-3.0%	83.2%	12.2%
10+ Years	0%	4.2%	4.2%	9.8%	-5.6%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.8%	76.7%	4.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
No passport held	17.7%	13.5%	4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.7%	37.2%	-14.5%
Christian	70.8%	46.2%	24.6%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Harton Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harton Lane was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.6% 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 195th lowest crime rate of 523 local areas in South Tyneside .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.6%.

🔎 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 0PW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 1/10 (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) - 10/10 (very high )
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) - 8/10 (high )
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 0PW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NE34 0PW

Average Price
£250,777

Semi-Detached
£252,654

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£209,482

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

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
157 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-08-22	£188,448
163 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£246,000	2021-10-01	£296,775
139 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£206,000	2021-08-27	£247,426
126 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£193,500	2019-02-15	£267,040
151 Harton Lane, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2018-12-20	£256,632

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NE34 0PW

Employment

NE34 0PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	84
Full-Time Employee	61
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	14
Self-Employed	10
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Construction	12
Manufacturing	12
Education	8
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Transport and storage	4
Information and communication	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1
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
Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH	- not rated	945 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wharfedale Drive Nursery School Wharfedale Drive , NE33 5LA	- not rated	1,033 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL	- not rated	1,449 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS	- not rated	1,470 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Laygate Nursery School Trinity Walk , NE33 5RU	- not rated	2,101 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashley Primary School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	452 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ashley Academy Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	488 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE Infants' School Harton Lane , NE34 0LN	- not rated	753 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Primary School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW	3out of 4	762 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Road Infant School Mortimer Road , NE34 0RW	- not rated	762 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	144 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Wilfrid's RC College Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	- not rated	144 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ	- not rated	161 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mortimer Community College Reading Road , NE33 4UG	- not rated	810 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Harton Technology College Lisle Road , NE34 6DL	- not rated	1,409 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	1,515 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tynemouth College Hawkeys Lane , NE29 9BZ	- not rated	5,345 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	5,397 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF	- not rated	316 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	355 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA	3out of 4	452 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's High School 52 Sunderland Road , NE34 0SW	- not rated	1,148 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT	4out of 4	1,715 yd	Foundation special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Simply 2 Delicious	201 Talbot Road, South Shields	318 yd
Royal Voluntary Service	South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Lane	367 yd
South Tyneside District Hospital	Harton Lane, South Shields	367 yd
South Tyneside Council	Middlefields Depot, Boldon Lane	417 yd
Temple Park Leisure Centre	Leisure Pool/Waterline Bar, Temple Park Centre	877 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Grey Hen	141 Temple Park Road, South Shields	416 yd
Mumbai Emperor	337-339 Stanhope Road, South Shields	596 yd
The Ashley	269 Stanhope Road, South Shields	596 yd
Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club	Harton And Westoe Welfare Ground, Low Lane	809 yd
The New Green Baize Snooker Club	1A Tyne Terrace, South Shields	862 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Luigis Pizzeria	399 Stanhope Road, South Shields	633 yd
Shergill Fish & Chips	198 Stanhope Road, South Shields	675 yd
The Golden Chippy	511 Stanhope Road, South Shields	824 yd
Abbey's South Shields	501 Stanhope Road, South Shields	824 yd
Tasty Duck	533 Stanhope Road, South Shields	824 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	32 Boldon Lane, South Shields		908 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Wilfrids Rc College TEMPLE PARK ROAD	grass pitches	147 yd
Brinkburn Cio MCANANY AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	153 yd
South Shields Community School (Closed) Off Harton Lane	athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	163 yd
Brinkburn Recreation Ground ULLSWATER GARDENS	grass pitches	506 yd
Stanhope Primary School STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL STANHOPE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRESFORD STREET	swimming pool	764 yd
Mortimer Community Association & Comprehensive School READING ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	808 yd
Harton And Westoe Miners Welfare HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND HARTON AND WESTOE COLLIERIES WELFARE GROUND LOW LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	851 yd
West Park WEST PARK ROAD	tennis courts	882 yd
Temple Park Centre John Reid Road	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	882 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	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.6%

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	179.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.