Postcode DH6 3LZ 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 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 60.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Thornley & Wheatley Hill is £37,848 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from DH6 3LZ.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3LZ 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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £124,000 in Thornley & Wheatley Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £495,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £119,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £82,000 |
10 year median price trend in Thornley & Wheatley Hill
In the DH6 3LZ postcode area, located within Thornley & Wheatley Hill, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH6 3LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | VG Foodstore | Stoker Crescent, Durham, DH6 3RP | Walking directions to VG Foodstore |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Cemetery Road, County Durham, DH6 3LJ | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Quilstyle Road, Durham, DH6 3RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for DH6 3LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Neil Craggs
Thornley & Wheatley Hill - Elected 1 May 2025
Grahame Morris
Easington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.