Whitton Court, Thornley, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH6 3AU.
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At a glance
16 property sales on Whitton Court, Thornley, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £167,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £166,929. Average sale prices rose from £124,167 in 2016 to £167,000 in 2026 (+34%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 14% below the Durham average of £193,540 over the same period. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 44% detached, 31% terraced, 25% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on Whitton Court range from £101,250 to £199,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 263 streets in Durham with at least two sales in the last year, Whitton Court ranks 126th for average price.
House prices on Whitton Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £166,929 | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Terraced | 5 | £119,250 | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £114,000 | 18 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Whitton Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 21 Aug 2026 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 19 Jun 2026 | £199,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 28 Jan 2025 | £193,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 25 Feb 2022 | £183,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 2, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 18 Nov 2021 | £127,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 14, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 22 Feb 2021 | £148,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 8 Jan 2021 | £115,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 21 Feb 2020 | £123,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 29 Mar 2019 | £105,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 22 Mar 2019 | £113,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 21 Dec 2017 | £110,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 9, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 27 Apr 2017 | £114,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 17 Mar 2017 | £101,250 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 15, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 15 Mar 2017 | £195,000 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 21 Oct 2016 | £105,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 8, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 25 Jul 2016 | £127,500 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 7, Whitton Court DH6 3AU | 7 Mar 2016 | £140,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Whitton Court | £105,000 (Oct 2016) → £115,000 (Jan 2021) → £135,000 (Aug 2026) | +29% over 10 yrs |
| 6, Whitton Court | £183,000 (Feb 2022) → £199,000 (Jun 2026) | +9% over 4 yrs |
| 2, Whitton Court | £110,000 (Dec 2017) → £127,000 (Nov 2021) | +15% over 4 yrs |
| 14, Whitton Court | £123,000 (Feb 2020) → £148,000 (Feb 2021) | +20% over 1 yr |
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Schools near Whitton Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornley Academy 124 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Godrics Catholic Primary School, Thornley 75 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Wheatley Hill Community Primary School 445 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Ludworth Primary School 84 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Shotton 156 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Shotton Primary School 289 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Wingate Community Nursery School 90 pupils | Nursery | 2–4 | Report | 2.2 mi |
| Cassop Primary School 114 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Working Mens Club (E-bound, Hartlepool Street) 2 min walk
- Working Mens Club (W-bound, Hartlepool Street) 3 min walk
- Cemetery (SE-bound, Un-named road Ludworth-Thornley) 6 min walk
- Colliery Inn (E-bound, Hartlepool Street) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bevan Medical Group
Bevan Grove, Shotton Colliery, Durham · 1.6 mi - Southdene Medical Centre
Front Street, Shotton Colliery, Durham · 1.7 mi - East Durham Medical Group
The Caradoc Surgery, Front Street West, Wingate · 2.6 mi - Wingate Medical Practice Intrahealth
Front Street West, Wingate · 2.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Wheatley Hill · 0.6 mi
- Budgens Budgens Thornley · 0.9 mi
- Spar Spar - Shotton · 1.4 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shotton · 1.6 mi
Pharmacies
- M Whitfield Ltd · 0.5 mi
- M Whitfield Ltd · 0.6 mi
- Shotton Pharmacy · 1.7 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 766 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,699 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Whitton Court
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.2% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 57% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 38% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.5% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.4% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.9% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 43% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 43.1% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 29.4% | 25.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.7% | 24.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.7% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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