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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
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

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £144,500 in Spennymoor West area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £470,000.

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
Terraced57£90,000
Detached44£220,000
Flats6£85,000
Semi-Detached37£154,950

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

DL167BX

Everson Way

DL166AS

Dundas Street

DL167UG

Inglesgarth Court

DL167AE

Lyne Road

DL167FH

Howsham Road

DL166BB

High Street

DL167EB

North Drive

DL167AY

Watson Street

DL167JW

Leasingthorne Road

DL167AQ

Lyne Road

DL167AF

Lyne Road

DL167FR

Bolton Court

DL167EH

Hawthorne Road

DL167XL

Merrington Lane Industrial Estate

DL167PR

Wear View

DL148EQ

Ferryhill

DL167FA

Abley Close

DL167DY

Moorside

DL167JH

Mission Place

DL167EN

Hawthorn Road

DL167AA

Horswell Gardens

DL167SA

Hillingdon Close

DL166AG

High Street

DL167SP

Chestnut Avenue

DL167DJ

Central Drive

DL167TJ

Clarence Street

DL170NA

Windlestone Lane

DL167SQ

Clyde Terrace

DL167GF

Wallington Court

DL148EN

Ferryhill

DL166DG

High Street

DL166AZ

Dickens Street

DL167EA

Moorside

DL167AT

Durham Street

DL166AJ

Jackson Street

DL167NP

High Street

DL167LH

Whitworth Close

DL167QH

Bonnie Grove

DL167BD

Warwick Gardens

DL167SF

Clyde Terrace

DL167FX

Bell Road

DL167LE

Whitworth Terrace

DL167EQ

Briar Close

DL167EX

Snowdrop Close

DL167YE

Primrose Close

DL167JX

The Croft

DL167QP

Spennymoor

DL167YA

Bluebell Drive

DL167LS

St Pauls Gardens

DL167UE

Eden Road

DL167HQ

North Close

DL167QU

Hagg Lane

DL167SU

Beech Avenue

DL167LW

Belle Vue Villas

DL167QA

Old Park Terrace

DL167GT

Maxey Drive

DL167PJ

Institute Street

DL167UJ

Ivy Close

DL167GY

Spennymoor

DL167AB

Grayson Road

DL167FW

Angus Walk

DL169DL

Tudhoe

DL167GW

Willis Road

DL167AR

Willow Road

DL167FJ

Ripley Close

DL167PU

North Street

DL166DD

High Street

DL167SS

Ash Grove

DL167EW

Hawthorne Road

DL167FY

Moore Road

DL167NH

Church Street

DL167NS

Richmond Street

DL167SW

Chestnut Avenue

DL167BF

Chapel Row

DL166AB

Festival Walk

DL167ET

Skylark Way

DL167PZ

Durham Road

DL167PX

Shafto Street

DL166GA

Jubilee Close

DL167HL

West View

DL166BA

Dickens Street

DL167QE

Spennymoor

DL167DU

Thorn Close

DL167RQ

Spennymoor

DL167TX

South Street

DL167EU

Charhill Close

DL167BZ

Lavender Crescent

DL167AD

Grayson Road

DL167UF

Timothy Terrace

DL167QJ

Greenhills

DL167LG

Charles Street

DL167GJ

Castle Howard Court

DL167AG

Lyne Road

DL167HP

Rockcliffe Terrace

DL167BW

West Terrace

DL167GX

Willis Road

DL167AJ

South View

DL167HN

Coulton Terrace

DL167AX

Gibbon Street

DL167YD

Thistle Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.