Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

LUMLEY THICKS, DH3 4HF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LUMLEY THICKS, DH3 4HF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

432

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DH3 4HF is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DH3 4HF is a mixed residential area on Lumley Thicks, 0.1km from Lumley Thicks in Great Lumley. Administratively it sits within Lumley ward and the North Durham constituency.

For families considering a move, DH3 4HF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DH3 4HF are sourced from Output Area E00104555 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DH3 4HF. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 215,000

2 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Semi-Detached

£ 214,000

1 sales · Mean £ 214,000

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

school Local Schools

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Woodlea Primary School

Good226 pupils1.1 km
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Lumley Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding179 pupils1.1 km
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Lumley Junior School

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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Bournmoor Primary School

Good96 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Dun Cow0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chester-Le-Street3.1 km
  • Durham8.1 km
  • Sunderland11.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Road End0.2 km
  • Road End0.2 km
  • Castle Dene0.4 km