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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

DL167DZ

Moorside

DL167GS

Jordan Place

DL167GU

Bewick Way

DL167XJ

Kirkstone Court

DL167YB

Lilac Close

DL169BX

Tudhoe

DL169EA

Tudhoe

DL166BA

Dickens Street

DL167AR

Willow Road

DL167LA

Merrington Heights

DL167PR

Wear View

DL167QG

Cathedral View

DL167TX

South Street

DL167FQ

Allerton Way

DL167FW

Angus Walk

DL167GG

Beningborough Court

DL166AA

High Street

DL167LE

Whitworth Terrace

DL167ND

Todd Street

DL167RJ

Rothery Walk

DL167UL

Atherton Close

DL148AQ

Ferryhill

DL167QQ

Meadow View

DL167WD

Lindsay Walk

DL167AZ

Club Buildings

DL167DQ

Central Drive

DL167EQ

Briar Close

DL167HQ

North Close

DL167HW

Bede Place

DL167DN

Central Drive

DL167FR

Bolton Court

DL167FS

Dunstanburgh Walk

DL167JD

Blue House Estate

DL167PL

Green Rise

DL170ND

Ferryhill

DL148EQ

Ferryhill

DL167DJ

Central Drive

DL167NL

Auckland Walk

DL167PF

High Street

DL169AE

Tudhoe

DL167FY

Moore Road

DL167GJ

Castle Howard Court

DL167NA

Rosa Street

DL167NH

Church Street

DL167NN

Spennymoor

DL167NS

Richmond Street

DL167PH

High Street

DL167PN

Wear View

DL167UJ

Ivy Close

DL166AS

Dundas Street

DL167DU

Thorn Close

DL167FE

Lotherton Drive

DL167NR

Wilkinson Street

DL166AQ

Jackson Street

DL167AB

Grayson Road

DL167DT

Heath Road

DL167SQ

Clyde Terrace

DL166BH

Oxford Road

DL166DG

High Street

DL167EJ

Hawthorn Road

DL167RQ

Spennymoor

DL167TW

Stratton Street

DL166DE

James Street

DL167HR

Hallgarth

DL167SL

Osborne Road

DL167ST

Beech Avenue

DL167UE

Eden Road

DL167JG

Ramshaw Terrace

DL167QA

Old Park Terrace

DL167QX

Stanner's Lane

DL167SX

Lothian Close

DL167FT

Dalemain Close

DL167DA

Rock Road

DL167DR

Fern Grove

DL167GW

Willis Road

DL167HH

North Close

DL167JQ

Richardson Place

DL167QL

Spennymoor

DL167QY

Birch Drive

DL167AX

Gibbon Street

DL167TH

Clarence Street

DL167DE

Moor Farm Estate

DL167DL

Central Drive

DL167EE

North Drive

DL167EG

Heather Grove

DL167JX

The Croft

DL167TY

Baff Street

DL167UW

Edison Drive

DL167EF

North Drive

DL167EU

Charhill Close

DL167JJ

Hopkinson Place

DL167NF

Kirkview

DL167SN

Chestnut Avenue

DL167EX

Snowdrop Close

DL167HY

Church Close

DL167NU

Vine Street

DL167PB

Hill View

DL167PG

High Street

DL167PY

Lodge Street

DL167SG

Clyde Terrace

Data Sources

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