Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL16 6DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL16 6DG.

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Population

177

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 37,000 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL16 6DG 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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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 73% social renting, DL16 6DG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

DL16 6DG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.1km from Spennymoor in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Spennymoor ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL16 6DG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are high (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.

Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DG are sourced from Output Area E00105753 (shared with 10 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 6DG. The average age is 56.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime rates near DL16 6DG are high at 160 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 offences201
Anti-social behaviour145
Shoplifting97
Criminal damage and arson75
Public order56

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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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils0.6 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils0.6 km
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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.8 km
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Whitworth Park Academy

Good793 pupils0.8 km
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Middlestone Moor Academy

Good1.0 km
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The Oaks Secondary School

Outstanding337 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • The Victoria0.3 km
  • The Railway0.3 km
  • Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club0.8 km
  • Middlestone Moor Workingmens Club1.0 km
  • Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.1 km
  • Clems Fish Restaurant0.3 km
  • Clay Cafe0.0 km
  • Aleeza's0.4 km
  • Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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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 Heaven0.3 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Premier - Campbells News Food & Wine0.5 km
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.1 km
  • Bernies Bakery0.3 km
  • The Learning Library0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland6.6 km
  • Shildon8.3 km
  • Durham9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • High Street0.0 km
  • High Street0.0 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km