Postcode DH6 3LR is located in a rural town, within the Trimdon and Thornley 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 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £32,800 per year. The nearest station is Horden located about 4.9 miles away. There are 2 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 65.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £32,800 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 311 ft away from DH6 3LR.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3LR 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 4.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 161 recent sales, the median property price is £99,950 in Trimdon and Thornley area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,500 up to £610,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 41 | £182,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £78,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £101,250 |
| Terraced | 57 | £79,000 |
10 years price trend in Trimdon and Thornley
In the DH6 3LR postcode area, located within Thornley & Wheatley Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Wheatley Hill Community Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.