DL16 6AW is an up-and-coming urban area on North Street, 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 above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £61k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6AW are sourced from Output Area E00105736 (shared with 122 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH STREET, DL16 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH STREET, DL16 6AW.
282
40
£ 37,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6AW 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
DL16 6AW 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 £61k. Property prices are trending down 16.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL16 6AW. 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
£ 48,000
20 sales · Mean £ 51,744
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6AW is above average at 118 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
Whitworth Park Academy
North Park Primary School
The Meadows School
Middlestone Moor Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Victoria0.1 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
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bloom n Witches0.2 km
- Clems Fish Restaurant0.4 km
- Clay Cafe0.2 km
- Aleeza's0.4 km
- KJ's Coffee Shot0.2 km
- + 6 more
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 Heaven0.3 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Premier - Campbells News Food & Wine0.6 km
- Clayton's Candy Corner0.2 km
- Bernies Bakery0.4 km
- The Learning Library0.1 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 18 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- Aldi0.1 km
- Iceland0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland6.7 km
- Shildon8.4 km
- Durham9.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166AW · Data under Open Government Licence