DL16 6DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hartley Terrace, 0.4km from Tudhoe Grange in Spennymoor. Administratively it sits within Tudhoe ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL16 6DU represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL16 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00105658 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARTLEY TERRACE, DL16 6DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARTLEY TERRACE, DL16 6DU.
277
47
£ 37,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL16 6DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL16 6DU's 65% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. 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 6DU. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL16 6DU 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.
school Local Schools
King Street Primary School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe
Oxclose Nursery School
Ox Close Primary School
North Park Primary School
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- The Learning Library0.7 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Clayton's Candy Corner0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Express Coffee Shop & Candy Creations0.7 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Aruvi Restaurant & Bar1.0 km
- The Railway1.0 km
- The Victoria0.6 km
- Tudhoe & District Victory Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- Quinns Inn0.8 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Clay Cafe0.7 km
- Bloom n Witches0.6 km
- Hudson Catering0.8 km
- Clems Fish Restaurant1.0 km
- South Durham Diner0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Aldi0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Happy Valley0.8 km
- Pizza Heaven0.4 km
- Sunnys Fish Inn0.8 km
- Spennymoor Youth and Community Association Community Takeaway and Cafe0.5 km
- Dragon City0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bishop Auckland7.3 km
- Durham8.5 km
- Shildon9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Burn Terrace0.1 km
- Burn Terrace0.2 km
- Durham Road0.2 km
- Durham Road0.3 km
- Barnfield Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL166DU · Data under Open Government Licence