NE34 0AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Boldon Lane, 0.2km from West Harton in South Shields. Administratively it sits within Biddick and All Saints ward and the South Shields constituency.
The people who live in NE34 0AS are typical of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NE34 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00043632 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOLDON LANE, NE34 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOLDON LANE, NE34 0AS.
218
43
£ 30,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NE34 0AS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. NE34 0AS's IMD rank, 8% unemployment, and 23% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NE34 0AS. The average age is 43.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Crime around NE34 0AS is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, South Shields
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Stanhope Primary School
Biddick Hall Junior School
Ashley Academy
Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre
Park View School
St Wilfrid's RC College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- G & D Bainbridge0.9 km
- Green Lane News0.5 km
- J M & W Darling Ltd (chemist)0.4 km
- M I Dickson Ltd0.2 km
- Premier Green Lane General Dealers0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Harton and Westoe Miners Welfare Club0.5 km
- Last Orders0.1 km
- Mumbai Emperor0.7 km
- The Ashley0.7 km
- The Bridge1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- 5 Quarters0.4 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- Tony's Dina Bite0.5 km
- Crown Bingo0.5 km
- Man vs Food_Peaches Cream0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Abbey's South Shields0.3 km
- Frankies Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Green Lane Fisheries0.5 km
- Luigis Pizzeria0.5 km
- Pizza rush0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brockley Whins2.1 km
- East Boldon3.1 km
- Fellgate3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Boldon Lane - Harton Lane0.1 km
- Quicksilver Way0.2 km
- Harton Lane0.2 km
- Harton Lane - Loudon Street0.2 km
- Boldon Lane-Stanhope Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NE340AS · Data under Open Government Licence