Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DUNDAS STREET, DL16 6AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUNDAS STREET, DL16 6AR.

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Population

194

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DL16 6AR is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £106k. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00171827 (shared with 6 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 6AR. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 88,000

7 sales · Mean £ 72,892

Terraced

£ 59,000

1 sales · Mean £ 59,000

Semi-Detached

£ 155,000

2 sales · Mean £ 155,000

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

Crime around DL16 6AR is above average at 121 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 offences194
Anti-social behaviour139
Shoplifting97
Criminal damage and arson73
Public order54

school Local Schools

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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils0.3 km
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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.4 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils0.5 km
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Whitworth Park Academy

Good793 pupils0.8 km
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The Meadows School

Requires Improvement65 pupils0.9 km
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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.9 km
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Middlestone Moor Academy

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Victoria0.2 km
  • The Railway0.4 km
  • Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.1 km
  • + 12 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.3 km
  • Clems Fish Restaurant0.4 km
  • Clay Cafe0.2 km
  • Aleeza's0.4 km
  • KJ's Coffee Shot0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.9 km
  • Dragon City0.5 km
  • Sunrise0.4 km
  • Happy Valley0.2 km
  • Pizza Heaven0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Premier - Campbells News Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.3 km
  • Bernies Bakery0.4 km
  • The Learning Library0.0 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.6 km
  • Shildon8.4 km
  • Durham9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Jackson Street0.2 km
  • Greenways Estate Jubilee Park0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • Jackson Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km