Harton
WardThe east of the South Tyneside. About 7,930 people in 1.5 square kilometres.
Gigabit coverage by ward
Connected Nations (Ofcom) · January 2026
Under 60%98% or more
In Harton, 91.9% of homes and businesses could get gigabit-capable broadband in January 2026.
How Harton compares
Each dot is a ward. The black line marks the middle one.
HartonMiddle
Population18 wards, South Tyneside · 2021
7,8938th lowest
Gigabit broadband coverage18 wards, South Tyneside · Jan 2026
91.9%6th lowest
Claimant rate18 wards, South Tyneside · Aug 2026
4.3%joint 8th lowest
Aged 15 to 6418 wards, South Tyneside · 2021
58.6%2nd lowest
Figures for the whole of South Tyneside
These figures are published for the whole of South Tyneside, not for each ward, so they describe all of South Tyneside and not Harton alone. See South Tyneside
Harton in brief
Harton had 7,893 usual residents at the census.
In Harton, 91.9% of homes and businesses could get gigabit-capable broadband in January 2026.
In Harton, 4.3% of residents aged 16 to 64 were claiming out-of-work benefits in August 2026.
58.6% of residents in Harton were aged 15 to 64 at the census.