West Harton is an area of the town of South Shields, in Tyne and Wear, England. It is primarily a residential area, with several schools and leisure facilities, including St Wilfrid's College and Brinkburn Recreation Ground. South Tyneside District Hospital is also situated in the area.

West Harton
West Harton is located in Tyne and Wear
West Harton
West Harton
Location in Tyne and Wear
Coordinates: 54°58′19″N 1°26′35″W / 54.972°N 1.443°W / 54.972; -1.443
OS grid referenceNZ357643
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
CountryEngland
DistrictTyne and Wear

It is served by Tyne Dock Metro station on the Tyne and Wear Metro.