Property profile

3 WaysideWheatley Hill

DH6 3LZ

Thornley & Wheatley Hill

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Map showing 3 Wayside, Wheatley Hill, Durham

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Estimated sale price

£295,000

Detached sold in Thornley & Wheatley Hill

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold22 Aug 2025
£280,000Change since last sale: +£14,000 (+4.8%)
Annualised change
+4.3% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (detached) since 2025: +6.2% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £171 per sq ft
£152 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£19 per sq ft (−11%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Thornley & Wheatley Hill
£199,000Estimate vs local median: +£95,000 (+47%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area179 m² / 1,927 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection20 May 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
22 Aug 2025£280,000-

Local market

Property prices in Thornley & Wheatley Hill

Median price: £125,000
Price per sq ft: £119
Sales (last 12 months): 65
Typical range (middle 50%): £82K – £160K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £125,000 (about £119 per square foot) in Thornley & Wheatley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Thornley & Wheatley Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£199,000£171
Semi-Detached24£118,000£109
Terraced20£72,475£80

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Thornley & Wheatley Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornley & Wheatley Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118,750£74,995£55,000
2017£160,000£72,500£40,000
2018£175,000£62,000£47,475
2019£182,500£85,000£35,275
2020£180,000£63,500£59,250
2021£175,000£76,500£62,500
2022£184,500£96,000£76,000
2023£245,000£95,000£72,500
2024£180,000£86,000£60,000
2025£185,250£115,000£77,000
2026£178,250£122,500£75,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Thornley & Wheatley Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornley & Wheatley Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£92£66
2017£133£82£49
2018£155£74£49
2019£163£89£50
2020£164£79£75
2021£160£86£71
2022£164£111£98
2023£180£115£86
2024£166£97£78
2025£178£118£84
2026£169£123£76
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Thornley & Wheatley Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 3LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH6 3LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 20253, Wayside, Durham, DH6 3LZDetachedFreehold£280,000
12 Dec 202581, Marley Fields, Durham, DH6 3BFDetachedFreehold£260,000
30 Sept 202581, Marley Fields, Durham, DH6 3BFDetachedFreehold£260,000
06 Jun 202588, Marley Fields, Durham, DH6 3BFDetachedFreehold£265,000
12 Sept 202522, Stoker Crescent, Durham, DH6 3RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Area insights for DH6 3LZ

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Overview

Postcode DH6 3LZ is located in a rural town, within the Thornley & Wheatley Hill area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Thornley & Wheatley Hill area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £37,848 per year. The median sale price in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £125,000 (around £119 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £82,000 and £160,000. The nearest station is Horden, about 5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Thornley & Wheatley Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,192 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Thornley & Wheatley Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 60 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.7%

Approximately 22.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £37,848 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from DH6 3LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Horden located about 5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
1,855 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.54(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.48(+45%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.71(-33%)
Other theft
4.71(-21%)
Vehicle crime
4.12(0%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
401
97.33%
Other White
5
1.21%
Other Asian
2
0.49%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.49%
African
1
0.24%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
110
30.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
83
23.25%
Level 3 (A level)
68
19.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
12.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
7.84%
Total 16+ residents: 357

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
65
35.91%
Owns outright
55
30.39%
Social rents from council
28
15.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.29%
Other social rented
13
7.18%
Total households: 181

Schools

In the DH6 3LZ postcode area, located within Thornley & Wheatley Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DH6 3LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryWheatley Hill Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Godrics Catholic Primary School, ThornleyAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DH6 3LZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DH6 3LZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miVG FoodstoreStoker Crescent, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RPWalking directions to VG Foodstore
0.4 miSparCemetery Road, County Durham, DH6 3LJWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miCo-op FoodQuilstyle Road, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3RFWalking directions to Co-op Food