Postcode DH6 3RJ 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 4.8 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH6 3RJ.
Thornley & Wheatley Hill near DH6 3RJ 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 4.8 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 3RJ 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 3RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | VG Foodstore | Stoker Crescent, Durham, DH6 3RP | Walking directions to VG Foodstore |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Quilstyle Road, Durham, DH6 3RF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Stephen's | 26-27 Alexandra Terrace, Durham, DH6 3JW | Walking directions to Stephen's |
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.