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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

DL170ND

Ferryhill

DL167NR

Wilkinson Street

DL167PS

Wear Road

DL167XY

Yew Close

DL167SR

Ash Grove

DL167SZ

Craddock Street

DL167NF

Kirkview

DL167EF

North Drive

DL167FN

Ormesby Way

DL167LF

Whitworth Terrace

DL167TN

Victoria Gardens

DL167YB

Lilac Close

DL167TH

Clarence Street

DL167JD

Blue House Estate

DL167GN

Newby Way

DL167LL

Page Grove

DL167TG

Shafto Street

DL166AR

Dundas Street

DL167SJ

Windsor Avenue

DL169EA

Tudhoe

DL166AW

North Street

DL167JJ

Hopkinson Place

DL167ND

Todd Street

DL170NB

Fairbeck Cottages

DL167AZ

Club Buildings

DL167TU

South Street

DL167HD

Merrington Road

DL166AE

Oxford Road

DL167EE

North Drive

DL167SL

Osborne Road

DL166AP

North Street

DL166QE

Cheapside

DL167PE

Robinson Terrace

DL167SN

Chestnut Avenue

DL166AQ

Jackson Street

DL167GL

Harewood Close

DL167HY

Church Close

DL167ST

Beech Avenue

DL167NA

Rosa Street

DL167LT

Oak Terrace

DL167TR

Stratton Street

DL167PP

Wear View

DL167NL

Auckland Walk

DL167RH

Nelson Walk

DL167TB

Craddock Street

DL167QF

Morgan Drive

DL167SG

Clyde Terrace

DL170NR

Dene Villas

DL167DF

South View

DL167HX

Merrington Close

DL167NB

Edward Street

DL167BP

Rock Road

DL167DA

Rock Road

DL148BB

Cobey's Carr Lane

DL167BL

South Court

DL167SH

Clyde Terrace

DL166AT

Shaw Street

DL167HZ

Front Street

DL167JE

Jowsey Place

DL167DE

Moor Farm Estate

DL167BQ

Castlegarth

DL167WD

Lindsay Walk

DL167UH

South Street

DL167BN

South View

DL167TP

Stratton Street

DL167GB

Studley Drive

DL167QN

Spennymoor

DL169BX

Tudhoe

DL167PG

High Street

DL167TT

South Street

DL148AQ

Ferryhill

DL169AE

Tudhoe

DL167HG

Ridgeside

DL167RL

Bray Walk

DL167HT

Beckwith's Lane

DL167TD

Craddock Street

DL167SE

Clyde Terrace

DL167ES

Briar Close

DL167YG

Almond Close

DL167HS

Hallgarth

DL167FB

Rokeby Way

DL167FP

Farnley Close

DL167PA

High Street

DL167TW

Stratton Street

DL167BB

Durham Road

DL167AP

Albion Street

DL167NU

Vine Street

DL167FL

Marske Way

DL167AL

High Croft

DL167TE

Robert Street

DL167XJ

Kirkstone Court

DL167HJ

North Close Road

DL167HR

Hallgarth

DL167HH

North Close

DL167JP

Eden Terrace

DL167UN

Holindale

DL167FD

Rokeby Way

DL167FE

Lotherton Drive

DL167DD

Rock Road

DL167YQ

Aspen Close

Data Sources

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