DL16 6DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gerard Street, 0.5km from Tudhoe Grange in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL16 6DY represents 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 is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DY are sourced from Output Area E00105658 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GERARD STREET, DL16 6DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERARD STREET, DL16 6DY.
277
47
£ 37,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6DY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL16 6DY is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 6DY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Semi-Detached
£ 149,475
2 sales · Mean £ 149,475
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6DY is moderate at 87 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
19 nearby- The Victoria0.5 km
- Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.3 km
- The Brewers Arms0.5 km
- The Frog and Ferret0.7 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bloom n Witches0.5 km
- Hudson Catering0.8 km
- Clems Fish Restaurant0.9 km
- Aleeza's0.3 km
- Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
16 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
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Clayton's Candy Corner0.6 km
- Card Factory0.5 km
- Donnas Greengrocers0.4 km
- Early Noon & Night0.4 km
- Emparm North East Ltd t/a Millers Chemist0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Asda0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland7.3 km
- Durham8.6 km
- Shildon8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Burn Terrace0.1 km
- Burn Terrace0.1 km
- Barnfield Road0.2 km
- Barnfield Road0.2 km
- Asda0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166DY · Data under Open Government Licence