Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL16 6DP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

277

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 47, DL16 6DP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

DL16 6DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Spennymoor in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL16 6DP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DP are sourced from Output Area E00105658 (shared with 5 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 6DP. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

Crime around DL16 6DP is above average at 107 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 offences120
Anti-social behaviour107
Shoplifting76
Criminal damage and arson47
Public order30

school Local Schools

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King Street Primary School

Requires Improvement227 pupils0.2 km
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North Park Primary School

Requires Improvement231 pupils0.5 km
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Oxclose Nursery School

Requires Improvement71 pupils0.5 km
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Ox Close Primary School

Good306 pupils0.5 km
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St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe

Good222 pupils0.7 km
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy

Good169 pupils0.8 km
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Tudhoe Moor Nursery School

Good55 pupils0.9 km
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Whitworth Park Academy

Good793 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Victoria0.4 km
  • Spennymoor Masonic Hall0.5 km
  • Spennymoor Workingmens Club0.1 km
  • The Brewers Arms0.4 km
  • The Frog and Ferret0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bloom n Witches0.4 km
  • Hudson Catering1.0 km
  • Clems Fish Restaurant0.8 km
  • Aleeza's0.1 km
  • Aramark @ Bishop Auckland College0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.5 km
  • Dragon City0.4 km
  • Sunrise0.8 km
  • Hung Hay Chop Suey House0.8 km
  • Pedros Peri Grill0.6 km
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Clayton's Candy Corner0.4 km
  • Card Factory0.3 km
  • Donnas Greengrocers0.2 km
  • Early Noon & Night0.2 km
  • Emparm North East Ltd t/a Millers Chemist0.2 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Asda0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bishop Auckland7.1 km
  • Durham8.7 km
  • Shildon8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Burn Terrace0.1 km
  • Cheapside Stand C0.1 km
  • Cheapside Stand B0.2 km
  • Cheapside Stand F0.2 km
  • Burn Terrace0.2 km