DL16 6AA is an up-and-coming urban area on High Street, 0.1km from Spennymoor in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Spennymoor ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
Day-to-day life in DL16 6AA has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are high (149 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6AA are sourced from Output Area E00105736 (shared with 122 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, DL16 6AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, DL16 6AA.
282
40
£ 37,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL16 6AA — age 40, 46% ownership, 28% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £60k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL16 6AA. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 60,000
1 sales · Mean £ 60,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near DL16 6AA are high at 149 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
King Street Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Ox Close Primary School
North Park Primary School
Whitworth Park Academy
Middlestone Moor Academy
The Oaks Secondary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Victoria0.2 km
- The Railway0.3 km
- Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club0.9 km
- Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club0.8 km
- Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.1 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bloom n Witches0.1 km
- Clems Fish Restaurant0.3 km
- Clay Cafe0.0 km
- Aleeza's0.3 km
- Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.9 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.8 km
- Dragon City0.6 km
- Sunrise0.3 km
- Happy Valley0.1 km
- Pizza Heaven0.2 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Premier - Campbells News Food & Wine0.6 km
- Clayton's Candy Corner0.0 km
- Bernies Bakery0.4 km
- The Learning Library0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Lidl0.1 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland6.7 km
- Shildon8.3 km
- Durham9.1 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.0 km
- High Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166AA · Data under Open Government Licence