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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, about 24% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 5 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
45.04(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.14(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.9(+22%)
Public order
7.9(-4%)
Shoplifting
6.09(-48%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,195
97.08%
Other White
90
0.86%
Indian
31
0.3%
African
31
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
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

Median price£137,500
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £193K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £163 per square foot) in Spennymoor West area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spennymoor West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£227,500£212
Semi-Detached35£154,950£187
Terraced54£90,000£106
Flats4£88,750£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spennymoor West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£67,475£111,500£63,000
2017£186,995£104,995£110,495£74,950
2018£190,000£44,000£126,500£65,750
2019£181,498£55,000£86,250£60,000
2020£185,748£59,500£123,495£75,000
2021£191,995£78,000£138,748£75,000
2022£231,475£59,500£144,495£81,250
2023£221,500£83,000£147,995£81,975
2024£212,975£77,500£147,000£93,500
2025£220,000£105,000£145,000£90,000
2026£210,000£39,999£135,000£86,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£89£125£55
2017£161£122£137£84
2018£165£88£130£73
2019£172£92£121£72
2020£182£86£142£85
2021£190£111£166£88
2022£207£110£180£89
2023£225£189£190£96
2024£211£129£175£100
2025£211£102£172£105
2026£210£106£200£101
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Spennymoor West

Is Spennymoor West safe?

Spennymoor West records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Spennymoor West?

The median sale price in Spennymoor West is £137,500 (about £163 per square foot) based on 125 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Spennymoor West?

Spennymoor West has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Spennymoor West?

Spennymoor West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Spennymoor West sits around rank 12,198 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Spennymoor West?

The average household income in Spennymoor West is around £43,498 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Spennymoor West

DL167LR

St Pauls Gardens

DL166BH

Oxford Road

DL167JL

Crowther Place

DL166BD

Board Street

DL167HW

Bede Place

DL167QQ

Meadow View

DL167PF

High Street

DL167JT

Ferryhill

DL167NN

Spennymoor

DL167QY

Birch Drive

DL167FU

Cameron Court

DL166BQ

Oxford Road

DL167JG

Ramshaw Terrace

DL166AA

High Street

DL167UD

Drake Street

DL167SD

Cragside Close

DL167EG

Heather Grove

DL167PW

Henry Terrace

DL167NW

Hagg Lane

DL167LY

Flora Street

DL167YF

Bluebell Drive

DL167EP

Magnolia Walk

DL167GE

Alnwick Drive

DL167SX

Lothian Close

DL167PH

High Street

DL167EL

Hawthorn Road

DL167PD

Greenfield Street

DL167QL

Spennymoor

DL167HU

Merrington Close

DL167TY

Baff Street

DL167DR

Fern Grove

DL167QG

Cathedral View

DL167LA

Merrington Heights

DL167LD

Whitworth Terrace

DL167PB

Hill View

DL167DT

Heath Road

DL167LZ

Buddleia Court

DL167GH

Burton Constable Close

DL167NT

Ghent Street

DL167ED

North Drive

DL167FQ

Allerton Way

DL167UW

Edison Drive

DL167GU

Bewick Way

DL167DH

Central Drive

DL167GQ

Gibside Way

DL166GS

Tudhoe

DL167LJ

Westmoor Close

DL167PN

Wear View

DL167LX

St Pauls Court

DL167SY

Villa Street

DL167QR

Auckland Walk

DL167GR

Claude Road

DL167FS

Dunstanburgh Walk

DL167AW

Bellburn Way

DL167JQ

Richardson Place

DL167DB

Rock Road

DL167NE

Princess Court

DL167JR

Ferryhill

DL167FF

Lotherton Drive

DL167DN

Central Drive

DL167BG

Hirst Court

DL167JF

Coronation Terrace

DL167BH

Whitworth Meadows

DL166AU

Shaw Street

DL167AU

Wood Street

DL167AN

High Croft

DL167DP

Central Drive

DL167JA

Chapel Street

DL169DS

Tudhoe

DL167TQ

Clarence Street

DL167QW

Auckland Walk

DL167GG

Beningborough Court

DL166AX

Carr Street

DL167JB

South View

DL167JN

Windlestone Lane

DL167DW

Central Drive

DL167HB

Vyners Close

DL167LP

Belle Vue Street

DL167NG

St Pauls Close

DL167QS

Newtown Bungalows

DL167QD

High Road

DL167UA

Wear Street

DL167DG

South View

DL167JZ

Cleveland View

DL167LN

Whitworth Road

DL167EJ

Hawthorn Road

DL167NJ

Auckland Walk

DL167BJ

Westerton Close

DL167UL

Atherton Close

DL166DF

Cambridge Street

DL167PY

Lodge Street

DL167DX

Thorn Close

DL167DQ

Central Drive

DL167AH

South View

DL166DB

High Street

DL167QZ

Whitworth Lane

DL166JJ

Carr Street

DL167JY

Church Close

DL167HE

Beckwith Close

DL167PQ

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.