DL16 6DX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Terrace, 0.4km from Tudhoe Grange in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL16 6DX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 9.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DX are sourced from Output Area E00105654 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH TERRACE, DL16 6DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH TERRACE, DL16 6DX.
207
56
£ 37,100 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6DX 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.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, DL16 6DX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 56-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL16 6DX. The average age is 55.6. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 58,000
10 sales · Mean £ 61,395
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6DX is moderate at 77 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
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
North Park Primary School
Ox Close Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- The Learning Library0.8 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Clayton's Candy Corner0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Express Coffee Shop & Candy Creations0.8 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Aruvi Restaurant & Bar0.9 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- Tudhoe & District Victory Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- Quinns Inn0.8 km
- Spennymoor Town Council0.7 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Clay Cafe0.7 km
- Bloom n Witches0.6 km
- Hudson Catering0.7 km
- South Durham Diner0.7 km
- The Grind0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Pizza Heaven0.5 km
- Sunnys Fish Inn0.8 km
- Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.5 km
- Dragon City0.5 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland7.4 km
- Durham8.5 km
- Shildon9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Burn Terrace0.2 km
- Durham Road0.2 km
- Barnfield Road0.2 km
- Barnfield Road0.2 km
- Burn Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166DX · Data under Open Government Licence