DL16 6DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Low Grange Road, 0.5km from Tudhoe Grange in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL16 6DT represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DT are sourced from Output Area E00105653 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW GRANGE ROAD, DL16 6DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW GRANGE ROAD, DL16 6DT.
293
42
£ 37,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6DT 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 6DT 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 6DT. 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
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6DT is above average at 105 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
Ox Close Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
North Park Primary School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
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 Hall0.6 km
- Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.2 km
- The Brewers Arms0.5 km
- The Frog and Ferret0.8 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bloom n Witches0.5 km
- Hudson Catering0.9 km
- Clems Fish Restaurant0.9 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
- Sunrise0.9 km
- Hung Hay Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Pedros Peri Grill0.7 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Clayton's Candy Corner0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 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- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Asda0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland7.2 km
- Durham8.6 km
- Shildon8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Burn Terrace0.1 km
- Burn Terrace0.1 km
- Barnfield Road0.3 km
- Cheapside Stand C0.3 km
- Durham Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166DT · Data under Open Government Licence