DL16 6EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ullswater Close, 0.4km from Spennymoor, Low in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL16 6EH is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £50k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6EH are sourced from Output Area E00105651 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ULLSWATER CLOSE, DL16 6EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULLSWATER CLOSE, DL16 6EH.
337
41
£ 37,100 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6EH 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
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in DL16 6EH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL16 6EH. The average age is 40.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 50,000
1 sales · Mean £ 50,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6EH is moderate at 54 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
North Park Primary School
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
King Street Primary School
Oxclose Nursery School
Ox Close Primary School
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Victoria1.0 km
- Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.6 km
- The Brewers Arms0.9 km
- The Frog and Ferret0.4 km
- The Grand Electric Hall0.7 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bloom n Witches0.9 km
- Hudson Catering0.5 km
- Aleeza's0.7 km
- Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.4 km
- Durham Leadership Centre Kitchen1.0 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.2 km
- Dragon City1.0 km
- Peking Chef0.7 km
- Pizza Napoli0.9 km
- Pizza Time0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Clayton's Candy Corner0.9 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Donnas Greengrocers0.8 km
- Early Noon & Night0.7 km
- Emparm North East Ltd t/a Millers Chemist0.7 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- Aldi1.0 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland7.6 km
- Durham8.7 km
- Shildon8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dobbies Corner - Weardale St0.1 km
- Dobbies Corner - Weardale St0.1 km
- Bessemer Park Link Road0.1 km
- Bessemer Park Link Road0.1 km
- Working Mens Club & Institute0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166EH · Data under Open Government Licence