South View is in Wheatley Hill, Durham and in Easington district. DH6 3LL is located in the Trimdon and Thornley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South View, Wheatley Hill, Durham, DH6 3LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH6 3LN, DH6 3RJ, DH6 3RH, DH6 3RL, DH6 3LQ, DH6 3LH, DH6 3LP, DH6 3LR, DH6 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DH6 3LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.1% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.9% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.7% | 40.6% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 44.3% | -11.5% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 38.6% | 46.8% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34% | 30.8% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 13.6% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.5% | 20.6% | -15.9% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 15.7% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.3% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 28% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 99.1% | 98.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 63.5% | 46.2% | 17.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South View was 100.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% lower than the Trimdon and Thornley average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
South View has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Trimdon and Thornley and the 646th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 South View, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2025-03-31 | £86,600 |
| 17 South View, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2025-02-03 | £65,636 |
| 13 South View, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2024-10-02 | £52,829 |
| 38 South View, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2024-03-20 | £38,997 |
| 4 South View, Durham, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2024-02-22 | £66,578 |
DH6 3LL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 158 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingate Community Nursery School Partridge Terrace , TS28 5BD | 4out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School Wheatley Hill , DH6 3RQ | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley Thornley Road , Wheatley Hill DH6 3NR | - not rated | 805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornley Primary School Cooper's Terrace , Thornley DH6 3DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Deaf Hill Primary School Station Road West , TS29 6BP | 3out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wingate Primary School Church Street , TS28 5AQ | 4out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfield School North Road East , TS28 5AX | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Academy at Shotton Hall Passfield Way , SR8 1AU | 4out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot on the Spot | 27 Granville Terrace | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hill Workmens Social Club & Institute Ltd | Quilstyle Road | 687 yd | |
| Wheatley Hill Constitutional Club | 28-29 Alexandra Terrace | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Nova | Peter Lee Cottages | 135 yd | |
| Wheatley Hill Tandoori | 5 Granville Terrace | 874 yd | |
| Fast Fry | 1 Granville Terrace | 874 yd | |
| New Golden Leaves | 7 Alexandra Terrace | 875 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | 11-12 Front Street | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | Quilstyle Road | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Hill Primary School | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| The Old Fire Station Pitch | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| The Greenhills Centre | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| St. Godrics Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School THORNLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 930 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.6% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.