Durham · DH6

EICR in DH6 (Thornley)? We'll point you the right way.

Covering Thornley, Coxhoe, including Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon, Easington & Shotton. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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DH6 (Thornley) in a nutshell

DH6 covers Thornley, Coxhoe, in County Durham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DH6

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County Durham council area

DH6 is in County Durham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DH6 stretches across Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon, Easington & Shotton and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DH6', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Durham, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Durham: 23.3% private rented vs 20.5% England
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New to EICRs? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Durham page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to DH6

DH5 · Houghton-le-SpringTS29 · Trimdon StationTS28 · WingateDH4 · Houghton-le-SpringDH1 · DurhamSR8 · Easington

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DH6 cover?

DH6 (Thornley, Coxhoe) includes the wards of Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon, Easington & Shotton, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe, Ferryhill, Lumley & West Rainton, Murton, Pittington & Sherburn, Thornley & Wheatley Hill, Tudhoe (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DH6?

Neighbouring districts include DH5 (Houghton-le-Spring), TS29 (Trimdon Station), TS28 (Wingate) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DH6 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DH6?

About 14,770 households and 33,466 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,039 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DH6 in?

DH6 sits in County Durham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: City of Durham, Easington, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DH6 1
Areas covered
Thornley, Coxhoe 2
Active postcodes
1,039 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,770 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
33,466 2
Electoral wards
Bowburn & Coxhoe, Brandon, Easington & Shotton, Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe, Ferryhill, Lumley & West Rainton, Murton, Pittington & Sherburn … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
City of Durham, Easington, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor 4
Local authority
County Durham 4
Households privately renting (Durham built-up area)
23.3% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.