Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FESTIVAL WALK, DL16 6AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FESTIVAL WALK, DL16 6AB.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /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: DL16 6AB 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.

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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DL16 6AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £135k.

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DL16 6AB is an up-and-coming urban area on Festival Walk, 0.2km from Spennymoor in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Spennymoor ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

This is 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. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are high (148 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00105736 (shared with 122 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 DL16 6AB. 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

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 135,000

1 sales · Mean £ 135,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near DL16 6AB are high at 148 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.

Violence and sexual offences199
Anti-social behaviour144
Shoplifting97
Criminal damage and arson71
Public order58

school Local Schools

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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.3 km
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils0.5 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.7 km
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Whitworth Park Academy

Good793 pupils1.0 km
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Good222 pupils1.0 km
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Middlestone Moor Academy

Good1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Victoria0.2 km
  • The Railway0.4 km
  • Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club0.9 km
  • Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.2 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.1 km
  • Clems Fish Restaurant0.4 km
  • Clay Cafe0.1 km
  • Aleeza's0.2 km
  • Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.7 km
  • Dragon City0.5 km
  • Sunrise0.4 km
  • Happy Valley0.2 km
  • Pizza Heaven0.2 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Premier - Campbells News Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.1 km
  • Bernies Bakery0.5 km
  • The Learning Library0.2 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Aldi0.1 km
  • Iceland0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.8 km
  • Shildon8.4 km
  • Durham9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km