Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL16 6EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL16 6EL.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

DL16 6EL has a significant social housing presence — 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DL16 6EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Spennymoor, Low in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL16 6EL is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6EL are sourced from Output Area E00105644 (shared with 8 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 6EL. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around DL16 6EL is moderate at 50 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour38
Criminal damage and arson29
Public order13
Other crime8

school Local Schools

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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.1 km
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.4 km
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Good222 pupils0.6 km
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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.6 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils1.0 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Victoria0.9 km
  • Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.5 km
  • The Brewers Arms0.7 km
  • The Frog and Ferret0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.7 km
  • Hudson Catering0.6 km
  • Aleeza's0.6 km
  • Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.3 km
  • KJ's Coffee Shot0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.1 km
  • Dragon City0.9 km
  • Pedros Peri Grill0.9 km
  • Peking Chef0.6 km
  • Pizza Napoli1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.8 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Donnas Greengrocers0.6 km
  • Early Noon & Night0.6 km
  • Emparm North East Ltd t/a Millers Chemist0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Asda0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland7.4 km
  • Durham8.7 km
  • Shildon8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bessemer Park Link Road0.1 km
  • Bessemer Park Link Road0.1 km
  • Barnfield Road0.2 km
  • Low Spennymoor Club0.2 km
  • Working Mens Club & Institute0.2 km