Postcode DH6 3QU is located in a rural village, 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.9 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 4.2 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 5,199 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 3QU.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3QU 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 4.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 180 recent sales, the median property price is £113,998 in Trimdon and Thornley area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,500 up to £680,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 43 | £195,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £64,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £112,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £86,250 |
10 year median price trend in Trimdon and Thornley
In the DH6 3QU 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 3QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Max Convenience Durham | 9-10 Granville Terrace, Durham, DH6 3JQ | Walking directions to Max Convenience Durham |
| 0.4 mi | Stephen's | 26-27 Alexandra Terrace, Durham, DH6 3JW | Walking directions to Stephen's |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Quilstyle Road, Durham, DH6 3RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.