Postcode DH6 3LU 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 5.0 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 228 ft away from DH6 3LU.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3LU 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 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 3LU 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.