Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL16 6DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

206

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL16 6DL 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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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DL16 6DL has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DL16 6DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Tudhoe Grange in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL16 6DL 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, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 6DL are sourced from Output Area E00105640 (shared with 9 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 6DL. The average age is 44.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around DL16 6DL is above average at 98 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 offences116
Anti-social behaviour72
Shoplifting62
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order29

school Local Schools

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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.3 km
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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.4 km
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.6 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils0.7 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils0.7 km
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Whitworth Park Academy

Good793 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Victoria0.7 km
  • Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.3 km
  • The Brewers Arms0.6 km
  • The Frog and Ferret0.6 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.6 km
  • Hudson Catering0.7 km
  • Aleeza's0.4 km
  • Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.6 km
  • KJ's Coffee Shot0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.3 km
  • Dragon City0.6 km
  • Pedros Peri Grill0.8 km
  • Peking Chef0.4 km
  • Pizza Napoli1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.7 km
  • Card Factory0.6 km
  • Donnas Greengrocers0.5 km
  • Early Noon & Night0.5 km
  • Emparm North East Ltd t/a Millers Chemist0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Asda0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland7.4 km
  • Durham8.6 km
  • Shildon8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnfield Road0.1 km
  • Barnfield Road0.1 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Butterby Grange0.3 km