Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HARTLEY TERRACE, DL16 6DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTLEY TERRACE, DL16 6DU.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL16 6DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL16 6DU's 65% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DL16 6DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hartley Terrace, 0.4km from Tudhoe Grange in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL16 6DU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00105658 (shared with 5 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 6DU. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around DL16 6DU is moderate at 67 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 offences84
Anti-social behaviour61
Criminal damage and arson33
Other crime16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.3 km
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Good222 pupils0.5 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils0.5 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.5 km
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.8 km
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils1.0 km
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Tudhoe Colliery Primary School

Outstanding214 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • The Learning Library0.7 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Express Coffee Shop & Candy Creations0.7 km
  • + 18 more
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Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Aruvi Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
  • The Railway1.0 km
  • The Victoria0.6 km
  • Tudhoe & District Victory Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
  • Quinns Inn0.8 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Clay Cafe0.7 km
  • Bloom n Witches0.6 km
  • Hudson Catering0.8 km
  • Clems Fish Restaurant1.0 km
  • South Durham Diner0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.8 km
  • Pizza Heaven0.4 km
  • Sunnys Fish Inn0.8 km
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.5 km
  • Dragon City0.4 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland7.3 km
  • Durham8.5 km
  • Shildon9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Burn Terrace0.1 km
  • Burn Terrace0.2 km
  • Durham Road0.2 km
  • Durham Road0.3 km
  • Barnfield Road0.3 km