Postcode report
Is DH6 3EE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About DH6 3EE: area rating, property, schools and local change
DH6 3EE is a postcode in Thornley & Wheatley Hill, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DH6 3EE, then scores the surrounding small area 39/100 - bottom 20% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DH6 3EE are property market signals and jobs, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DH6 3EE is based on County Durham 027 Census 2021. It covers 9,139 residents, 266 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 22% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near DH6 3EE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DH6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £153k from 77 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DH6 3EE can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DH6 3EE by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near DH6 3EE; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about DH6 3EE
Is DH6 3EE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 39/100 (bottom 20% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DH6 3EE?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DH6 3EE?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DH6 3EE?
LocaleIQ matched DH6 3EE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DH6 3EE?
The latest median sold price is £153k based on 77 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DH6 3EE?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.