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Spennymoor West

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About

Spennymoor West sits on the northwestern edge of the town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area is bordered by open farmland to the west, providing a distinct rural boundary. Housing primarily consists of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, with several local schools and community centres serving the neighbourhood. The main thoroughfare is the A167, which runs along its eastern side, connecting it to the town centre and wider road network.

The landscape is gently undulating, with views towards the Wear Valley from its higher points. A notable local feature is the former Tudhoe Ironworks site, a reminder of the area's industrial heritage now largely reclaimed by nature. Daily life revolves around local shops, parks, and sports facilities, including the Spennymoor Recreation Ground. Public transport links provide connections to Bishop Auckland, Durham City, and other parts of the county.

Area overview

On average Spennymoor West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Spennymoor West is £43,498 per year. There are 7 schools in Spennymoor West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Spennymoor West is home to around 10,501 people, with a population density of about 502.3 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spennymoor West Population
10,501
Population density
502.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.23(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.57(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.67(+23%)
Shoplifting
8.09(-33%)
Public order
7.52(-14%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,195
97.08%
Other White
90
0.86%
African
31
0.3%
Indian
31
0.3%
Other
20
0.19%
Total population: 10,502

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,285
26.51%
No qualifications
1,779
20.64%
Level 3 (A level)
1,756
20.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,240
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
811
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 8,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,550
32.37%
Owns outright
1,444
30.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
678
14.16%
Other social rented
572
11.94%
Social rents from council
441
9.21%
Total households: 4,789

Property prices in Spennymoor West

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Spennymoor West area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Spennymoor West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spennymoor West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached57£215,000
Flats5£105,000
Semi-Detached37£135,000
Terraced59£90,000

10 years median price trend in Spennymoor West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.

All postcodes in Spennymoor West

DL148EN

Ferryhill

DL167GX

Willis Road

DL167HN

Coulton Terrace

DL166AU

Shaw Street

DL166DB

High Street

DL167HU

Merrington Close

DL167BY

Mulberry Drive

DL167ED

North Drive

DL167HF

Ridgeside

DL167SP

Chestnut Avenue

DL167AP

Albion Street

DL167BW

West Terrace

DL167FP

Farnley Close

DL167GH

Burton Constable Close

DL167PW

Henry Terrace

DL167YA

Bluebell Drive

DL166QE

Cheapside

DL167AF

Lyne Road

DL167EH

Hawthorne Road

DL167GA

Kirk Grove

DL167LH

Whitworth Close

DL167LW

Belle Vue Villas

DL167NT

Ghent Street

DL167FF

Lotherton Drive

DL167GL

Harewood Close

DL167GT

Maxey Drive

DL167HD

Merrington Road

DL167LT

Oak Terrace

DL167UH

South Street

DL167YF

Bluebell Drive

DL167BX

Everson Way

DL167BZ

Lavender Crescent

DL167GR

Claude Road

DL167HS

Hallgarth

DL167NJ

Auckland Walk

DL167QR

Auckland Walk

DL167EP

Magnolia Walk

DL167SF

Clyde Terrace

DL167TP

Stratton Street

DL167BG

Hirst Court

DL167DH

Central Drive

DL167FG

Greystoke Walk

DL167HT

Beckwith's Lane

DL167AW

Bellburn Way

DL167FJ

Ripley Close

DL167JA

Chapel Street

DL166AP

North Street

DL167EL

Hawthorn Road

DL167PE

Robinson Terrace

DL166GS

Tudhoe

DL167AG

Lyne Road

DL167AS

Durham Road

DL167FU

Cameron Court

DL167GP

Sledmore Drive

DL167JP

Eden Terrace

DL167PA

High Street

DL167QF

Morgan Drive

DL167TG

Shafto Street

DL167BH

Whitworth Meadows

DL167BQ

Castlegarth

DL167DY

Moorside

DL167GN

Newby Way

DL167JW

Leasingthorne Road

DL167UN

Holindale

DL148BB

Cobey's Carr Lane

DL167BP

Rock Road

DL167LN

Whitworth Road

DL167PS

Wear Road

DL167TU

South Street

DL167LD

Whitworth Terrace

DL167QW

Auckland Walk

DL167SH

Clyde Terrace

DL167EB

North Drive

DL167YG

Almond Close

DL166AX

Carr Street

DL167AQ

Lyne Road

DL167BL

South Court

DL167DB

Rock Road

DL167DF

South View

DL167FH

Howsham Road

DL167GQ

Gibside Way

DL167DW

Central Drive

DL167LZ

Buddleia Court

DL166AR

Dundas Street

DL166AW

North Street

DL167BB

Durham Road

DL167GF

Wallington Court

DL167JL

Crowther Place

DL167PP

Wear View

DL167UG

Inglesgarth Court

DL167YE

Primrose Close

DL167AA

Horswell Gardens

DL167AU

Wood Street

DL167BF

Chapel Row

DL167JR

Ferryhill

DL167PQ

High Street

DL167QN

Spennymoor

DL167HL

West View

DL167HE

Beckwith Close

DL167DG

South View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.