DL16 6DN is an up-and-coming urban area on Marmaduke Street, 0.6km from Tudhoe Grange in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 110 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DN are sourced from Output Area E00105658 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARMADUKE STREET, DL16 6DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARMADUKE STREET, DL16 6DN.
277
47
£ 37,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL16 6DN's 65% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £112k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL16 6DN. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 89,000
8 sales · Mean £ 94,431
Detached
£ 128,000
7 sales · Mean £ 119,785
Terraced
£ 183,000
1 sales · Mean £ 183,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6DN is above average at 110 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
King Street Primary School
North Park Primary School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Oxclose Nursery School
Ox Close Primary School
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Whitworth Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- The Victoria0.5 km
- Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.2 km
- The Brewers Arms0.4 km
- The Frog and Ferret0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bloom n Witches0.5 km
- Hudson Catering0.8 km
- Clems Fish Restaurant0.9 km
- Aleeza's0.2 km
- Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.6 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.4 km
- Dragon City0.5 km
- Sunrise0.9 km
- Hung Hay Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Pedros Peri Grill0.7 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Clayton's Candy Corner0.5 km
- Card Factory0.4 km
- Donnas Greengrocers0.3 km
- Early Noon & Night0.3 km
- Emparm North East Ltd t/a Millers Chemist0.3 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland7.2 km
- Durham8.7 km
- Shildon8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Barnfield Road0.1 km
- Asda0.1 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Barnfield Road0.2 km
- Burn Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166DN · Data under Open Government Licence