NE34 6QA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Marys Avenue, 0.1km from Harton Nook in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Harton ward and the South Shields constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 6QA are sourced from Output Area E00043829 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS AVENUE, NE34 6QA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS AVENUE, NE34 6QA.
254
53
£ 42,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NE34 6QA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 70% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £108k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 6QA. The average age is 52.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 99,500
10 sales · Mean £ 100,235
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NE34 6QA has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harton Academy
Harton Primary School
Ridgeway Primary Academy
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Mortimer Primary School
Ashley Academy
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
St Wilfrid's RC College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Card Factory0.2 km
- Carden Avenue Convenience Store0.8 km
- M I Dickson Ltd0.2 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- H P Singh General Dealers0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Rose & Crown0.7 km
- The Derby0.2 km
- Harleys Bar0.2 km
- The Grey Hen0.8 km
- The Vigilant0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Red Star Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- Gills Golden Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.2 km
- Quarry Lane Tandoori0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Caffe Di Bella0.2 km
- No.81 Coffee Stop0.4 km
- South Tyneside Council0.9 km
- Spice One0.2 km
- Temple Park Leisure Centre0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farmfoods0.1 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- East Boldon3.1 km
- Brockley Whins3.8 km
- Seaburn5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sunderland Road0.2 km
- Sunderland Road0.2 km
- Prince Edward Road-Centenary Avenue0.3 km
- Harton Academy0.3 km
- Centenary Avenue-Prince Edward Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE346QA · Data under Open Government Licence