Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL16 6EN House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 6EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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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

Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in DL16 6EN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 36-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DL16 6EN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Spennymoor, Low in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL16 6EN is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 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 6EN 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 6EN. 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 6EN 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour51
Criminal damage and arson33
Public order20
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.2 km
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.3 km
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.9 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils1.2 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils1.2 km
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.9 km
  • Hudson Catering0.6 km
  • Aleeza's0.8 km
  • Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.3 km
  • Namaste0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.2 km
  • Pizza Heaven0.8 km
  • Peking Chef0.8 km
  • Pizza Time0.9 km
  • The Pope's Pantry0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Card Factory0.9 km
  • Donnas Greengrocers0.8 km
  • Early Noon & Night0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Aruvi Restaurant & Bar0.3 km
  • Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.7 km
  • The Brewers Arms0.9 km
  • The Frog and Ferret0.2 km
  • The Grand Electric Hall0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.9 km
  • Iceland0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland7.5 km
  • Shildon8.8 km
  • Durham8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Working Mens Club & Institute0.0 km
  • Low Spennymoor Club0.0 km
  • Working Mens Club & Institute0.1 km
  • Bessemer Park Link Road0.1 km
  • Bessemer Park Link Road0.2 km