About Harraton

Harraton is a village located in Tyne and Wear, England, within the postcode area NE38. It is situated to the south of the River Wear and is part of the metropolitan borough of Gateshead. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of housing styles that reflect its development over the years. Local amenities include a few shops and community facilities that cater to the needs of residents. The surrounding area offers access to various outdoor spaces, including parks and walking paths. Harraton is conveniently located near larger towns, providing additional shopping and leisure options. The village is well-connected by road, making it easy for residents to travel to nearby cities for work or recreation. Overall, Harraton serves as a quiet community with essential services and a practical location for those who appreciate a suburban lifestyle.

School Ratings in Harraton

Families in Harraton have access to 139 local schools. Oxclose Nursery School and St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Harraton

Homes sell for an average of £235K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £112K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Harraton

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Harraton, with 60 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Harraton

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Harraton around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Harraton

Harraton benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,366 sales

Average Price £235K
£240 — £52.96M
Detached £301K 816
Semi £158K 874
Terraced £112K 1,182
Flat £68K 336

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

91 Primary
14 Secondary
34 Other
Lambton Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Rickleton Primary School Primary 0.6 miles Holley Park Academy Primary Good 0.6 miles St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Secondary 0.8 miles Oxclose Community Academy Secondary 0.9 miles Sunderland Children's Centre Washington (Oxclose) 0.9 miles Oxclose Nursery School Nursery Outstanding 0.9 miles Oxclose Primary Academy Primary Good 0.9 miles Fatfield Academy Primary 0.9 miles St John Boste Catholic Primary School, Washington Primary Outstanding 1.1 miles Biddick Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Portobello Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Harraton IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Harraton are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
3/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
8/10
6,693 Children (0-15) 17%
23,457 Working Age 60%
12,168 Older (60+) 31%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 29.7% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 21.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Harraton 158 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Harraton is around the national average, with anti-social behaviour representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

60 Anti-Social Behaviour
35 Violence & Sexual Offences
15 Shoplifting
14 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Other Crime
7 Vehicle Crime
6 Other Theft
5 Burglary
3 Drugs
2 Public Order
2 Theft from Person
1 Weapons
Local Policing
Northumbria Washington Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Chester-Le-Street Train Station 2.5 miles
Heworth Train Station 4.7 miles
Dunston Train Station 6 miles
Sunderland Train Station 6.5 miles
Manors Train Station 6.7 miles
Metrocentre Train Station 7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Fatfield 0.6 miles Lambton 0.6 miles Portobello 0.9 miles Ayton 0.9 miles Biddick 0.9 miles Rickleton 0.9 miles Barley Mow 1.2 miles Oxclose 1.2 miles Blackfell 1.2 miles Columbia 1.4 miles Washington Village 1.4 miles Glebe 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Sunderland
Ward Washington South
Constituency Washington and Sunderland West
Parish Sunderland, unparished area
Region North East

Streets in NE38 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Close 1 Albert Place 1 Alderwood 1 Allenhead 1 Alnwick Court 1 Alston Road 1 Alwin 1 Ash Meadows 1 Athelhampton 1 Autumn Close 2 Avebury Drive 7 Ayton Road 1 Ballston Close 1 Bamburgh Close 4 Barmston Close 1 Barmston Lane 1 Barmston Road 1 Barmston Way 7 Barningham 1 Barrington Drive 1 Beauly 1 Beaumont Drive 1 Beckford 1 Bedburn 1 Bede Crescent 2 Beech Square 2 Bell Street 2 Belsay 1 Belton Close 1 Belvoir Close 2

Postcodes in NE38 50 shown View all postcodes

NE38 0AB NE38 0AD NE38 0AE NE38 0AF NE38 0AH NE38 0AJ NE38 0AL NE38 0AN NE38 0AQ NE38 0AT NE38 0AX NE38 0AY NE38 0BW NE38 0DA NE38 0DB NE38 0DD NE38 0DE NE38 0DF NE38 0DG NE38 0DH NE38 0DL NE38 0DP NE38 0DQ NE38 0DR NE38 0DS NE38 0DU NE38 0DW NE38 0DX NE38 0DY NE38 0DZ NE38 0EA NE38 0EB NE38 0ED NE38 0EE NE38 0EF NE38 0EG NE38 0EH NE38 0EJ NE38 0EL NE38 0EN NE38 0EP NE38 0EQ NE38 0ER NE38 0ES NE38 0ET NE38 0EW NE38 0EX NE38 0EZ NE38 0HA NE38 0HB