Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CARR STREET, DL16 6AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR STREET, DL16 6AY.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL16 6AY 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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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DL16 6AY is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 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 £85k.

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

DL16 6AY is an up-and-coming urban area on Carr Street, 0.0km from Spennymoor in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Spennymoor ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (152 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00105740 (shared with 12 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 6AY. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 75,666

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

Crime rates near DL16 6AY are high at 152 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 offences197
Anti-social behaviour134
Shoplifting97
Criminal damage and arson73
Public order54

school Local Schools

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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils0.2 km
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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.6 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils0.7 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils0.7 km
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Whitworth Park Academy

Good793 pupils0.7 km
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Middlestone Moor Academy

Good0.8 km
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The Oaks Secondary School

Outstanding337 pupils0.8 km
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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Victoria0.3 km
  • The Railway0.2 km
  • Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • Middlestone Moor Workingmens Club0.9 km
  • Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.3 km
  • Clems Fish Restaurant0.2 km
  • Clay Cafe0.1 km
  • Aleeza's0.5 km
  • KJ's Coffee Shot0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.9 km
  • Dragon City0.7 km
  • Sunrise0.2 km
  • Happy Valley0.1 km
  • Pizza Heaven0.4 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

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

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.5 km
  • Shildon8.2 km
  • Durham9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Charles Street0.1 km
  • Jackson Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.2 km
  • High Street0.2 km