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Thornley & Wheatley Hill

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About

Thornley & Wheatley Hill are neighboring villages in County Durham, located about 10 miles east of Durham city. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older terraced housing and newer developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers, serving the needs of residents. The surrounding landscape features farmland and green spaces, with easy access to nearby towns like Peterlee and Seaham.

The area has historical ties to coal mining, with remnants of its industrial past still visible. Public transport links connect Thornley & Wheatley Hill to larger hubs, making it a practical location for commuters. The villages host occasional community events, fostering a sense of local identity. Nearby natural areas, such as Thornley Woods, offer walking trails and outdoor recreation. The area provides a quiet, suburban lifestyle while remaining close to urban facilities.

Area overview

On average Thornley & Wheatley Hill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £32,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Thornley & Wheatley Hill: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Thornley & Wheatley Hill Population
7,186
Population density
571.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,941
96.55%
Other White
86
1.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.29%
Other Asian
19
0.26%
Total population: 7,189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,059
32.5%
Owns with a mortgage
923
28.33%
Social rents from council
441
13.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
425
13.04%
Other social rented
334
10.25%
Total households: 3,258

Property prices in Thornley & Wheatley Hill

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £123,975 in Thornley & Wheatley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,500 up to £293,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Thornley & Wheatley Hill in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornley & Wheatley Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£182,500
Semi-Detached38£115,000
Terraced23£82,000

10 years median price trend in Thornley & Wheatley Hill

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornley & Wheatley Hill.

All postcodes in Thornley & Wheatley Hill

TS296DF

Dinsley Drive

DH63BP

Church Street

DH63EF

High Street

DH63EG

Arran Grove

DH63NW

Percy Street

DH63BT

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

DH63EA

Emmerson Square

DH63HL

St Bede Crescent

DH63HW

Dunelm Road

TS285LX

Green Lane

TS296BD

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

TS296DD

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

DH63BE

Albert Street

DH63EL

High Street

DH63HP

Dunelm Road

DH63RN

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

DH63SJ

Black Lane

TS296DA

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

DH63EQ

School Green

DH63HB

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

DH63JT

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

DH63LY

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

DH63RD

Wordsworth Avenue

DH63NR

Thornley Road

DH63EX

Dunelm Road

DH63FB

Ellerby Mews

DH63FA

Ashwood Grange

DH63JY

Cemetery Road

DH63LA

Shakespeare Street

DH63NJ

Front Street

TS296BS

Commercial Street

TS296NY

Cinnamon Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.