Postcode DH6 3AX 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133.4 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 5.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,217 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 304 ft away from DH6 3AX.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3AX 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 5 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 3AX postcode area, located within Thornley & Wheatley Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 3AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | VG Foodstore | Stoker Crescent, Durham, DH6 3RP | Walking directions to VG Foodstore |
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.