Postcode DH6 3AQ is located in a rural town, within the Thornley & Wheatley Hill ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Thornley & Wheatley Hill area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £37,848 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 4.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,758 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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.
The average income per household in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £37,848 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 3AQ.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Horden located about 4.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £126,125 in Thornley & Wheatley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,500 up to £293,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £184,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £117,500 |
| Terraced | 16 | £82,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thornley & Wheatley Hill
In the DH6 3AQ postcode area, located within Thornley & Wheatley Hill, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 3AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | McCoys News | 4 Hartlepool Street South, Durham, DH6 3BG | Walking directions to McCoys News |
| 0.5 mi | The Village Store and Takeaway | 5 Stanley Terrace, Durham, DH6 3ES | Walking directions to The Village Store and Takeaway |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.