Thropton Close, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2QA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DH1 2QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	50%	-2.9%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.1%	50%	2.9%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DH1 2QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	20.9%	17.1%	-3.8%	37.9%	-20.8%
Married: Opposite sex	67.5%	69.7%	2.2%	44.2%	25.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	2.1%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	4%	6%	2.0%	9.1%	-3.1%
Widowed	5.2%	5.1%	-0.1%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	47.1%	49.3%	2.2%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	40.1%	34%	-6.1%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	10.1%	14.5%	4.4%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	1.7%	2.1%	0.4%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around DH1 2QA this area, 5.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 66.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	4.8%	5.1%	0.3%	18.2%	-13.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	2.4%	4.3%	1.9%	9.6%	-5.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12%	6.4%	-5.6%	13.4%	-7.0%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	3.8%	2.2%	5.3%	-1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	11.1%	-0.1%	16.9%	-5.8%
Degree or Similar	65.9%	66.7%	0.8%	33.8%	32.9%
Other	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Pakistani	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.5%	-1.8%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.3%	96.8%	0.5%	81.4%	15.4%
Arab	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	95.4%	2.5%	83.2%	12.2%
European Union	1.7%	2.5%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	3%	0%	-3.0%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	95.7%	2.8%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	1%	0.4%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4%	0%	-4.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.4%	76.7%	13.7%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	7.1%	13.5%	-6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	63.3%	46.2%	17.1%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Thropton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thropton Close was 31.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Coxhoe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thropton Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Coxhoe and the 345th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DH1 2QA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thropton Close are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Durham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thropton Close, High Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2QA

Estimated Average Property Prices for DH1 2QA

Average Price
£401,572

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£401,572

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thropton Close

Average Price
£281,870

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£281,870

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thropton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Thropton Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2019-02-27	£497,773
4 Thropton Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2017-05-10	£494,504
6 Thropton Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2014-06-13	£310,000
2 Thropton Close, Durham, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2012-06-07	£365,493
4 Thropton Close, Durham, Durham Detached, an established residential building	£242,500	2005-12-02	£324,830

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DH1 2QA

Employment

DH1 2QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DH1 2QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	96
Full-Time Employee	71
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	11
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	4
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3

Employment Industry

Education	43
Human health and social work activities	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Construction	5
Other	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL	4out of 4	5,029 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School Beal Walk , High Shincliffe DH1 2PN	4out of 4	96 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Laurel Avenue Community Primary School Laurel Avenue , The Woodlands DH1 2EY	3out of 4	2,514 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate Mill Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2JQ	- not rated	2,807 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School Church Street , DH1 3DQ	3out of 4	2,884 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Hild's College Church of England Aided Primary School, Durham Renny's Lane , Gilesgate DH1 2HZ	3out of 4	2,896 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Belmont Community School Buckinghamshire Road , Belmont DH1 2QP	3out of 4	3,649 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG	4out of 4	3,733 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG	3out of 4	4,674 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU	4out of 4	4,870 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP	- not rated	3,095 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Durham High School for Girls Farewell Hall , South Road DH1 3TB	- not rated	3,320 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL	- not rated	3,348 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ	- not rated	3,520 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH	- not rated	3,560 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Betty Bee's Coffee Shop	Tintagel, High Street		324 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Seven Stars Inn	High Street North		794 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shincliffe Primary School HIGH STREET	grass pitches	159 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	40.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	46.01 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	46.01 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	7.74 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.