Town Pop. 2,876

Living in Wheatley Hill: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wheatley Hill scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the DH6 postcode district, Wheatley Hill ranks 10th. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Broadband (82) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DH6 postcode district.

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Wheatley Hill scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
17
257 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 205 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 156 crimes
↑ 697% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 105 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Shoplifting 99 crimes
↑ 341% above national average
Other theft 42 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
other 132 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Quilstyle Road 84 crimes
  2. 2 Quetlaw Road 84 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 69 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
42
2 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good
  • St Godrics Catholic Primary School, ThornleyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wheatley Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham7.4 mi
Sunderland Primary care Trust12.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBevan Medical Group Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,883 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
82
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 84 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed2.9%Retired24.7%Student4.1%Other inactive16.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary40%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.3%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership60.6%
Among the most-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
43
Horden 4.7 mi
Durham 7 mi
Seaham 7.3 mi
J61 A1(M) 4 mi
J61 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J62 A1(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £130,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£67k £89k £112k £135k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Thornley 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shotton Colliery 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Colliery 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wingate 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Trimdon Grange 31 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shadforth 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kelloe 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Haswell 30 2.8 mi away ⇄
Peterlee 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Trimdon 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sherburn Hill 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hetton le Hill 0 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheatley Hill a nice place to live?

Wheatley Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wheatley Hill is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wheatley Hill?

Crime levels in Wheatley Hill are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 17/100. There were 739 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wheatley Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Wheatley Hill are St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley and Wheatley Hill Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wheatley Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Wheatley Hill?

The current median house price in Wheatley Hill is £130,000, around 54% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 32%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wheatley Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Wheatley Hill

DH6 37 ⇄

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