DL16 6DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burn Terrace, 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 family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 104 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £82k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00105653 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURN TERRACE, DL16 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURN TERRACE, DL16 6DS.
293
42
£ 37,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 42, DL16 6DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL16 6DS. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 165,995
1 sales · Mean £ 165,995
Terraced
£ 58,000
4 sales · Mean £ 69,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6DS is above average at 104 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
Oxclose Nursery School
Ox Close Primary School
North Park Primary School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Whitworth Park Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- The Victoria0.4 km
- Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.2 km
- The Brewers Arms0.4 km
- The Frog and Ferret0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bloom n Witches0.4 km
- Hudson Catering0.9 km
- Clems Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- Aleeza's0.2 km
- Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.5 km
- Dragon City0.4 km
- Sunrise0.8 km
- Hung Hay Chop Suey House0.8 km
- Pedros Peri Grill0.6 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
22 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
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Asda0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland7.2 km
- Durham8.6 km
- Shildon8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Burn Terrace0.1 km
- Burn Terrace0.1 km
- Cheapside Stand C0.2 km
- Cheapside Stand B0.2 km
- Cheapside Stand F0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166DS · Data under Open Government Licence