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Spennymoor West

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About

Spennymoor West is a residential area located in County Durham, England. It forms part of the wider town of Spennymoor, situated a few miles south of Durham City. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced, semi-detached, and detached homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to the needs of residents. Public transport links provide connections to nearby towns and Durham City.

The area has a strong sense of community, with several local clubs and organisations. Green spaces like West Park offer recreational opportunities, while the nearby Spennymoor Leisure Centre provides sports facilities. Historically, Spennymoor was shaped by coal mining, though the industry has declined. Today, the area serves as a commuter base for those working in Durham and the wider region. The A167 road runs nearby, offering easy access to major transport routes.

Area overview

On average Spennymoor West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105 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 of residents in Spennymoor West is £37,000 per year. There are 7 schools in Spennymoor West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
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

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

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 173 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Spennymoor West area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 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
Detached60£218,000
Flats6£85,000
Semi-Detached48£149,500
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

DL167LG

Charles Street

DL167NB

Edward Street

DL167PX

Shafto Street

DL167QJ

Greenhills

DL167SZ

Clarence Street

DL167TJ

Clarence Street

DL167YQ

Aspen Close

DL166BB

Dundas Street

DL167BJ

Durham Road

DL167FB

Rokeby Way

DL167JF

Spennymoor West

DL167JY

Church Close

DL167LQ

Duncombe Close

DL167TB

Craddock Street

DL169DL

Spennymoor West

DL148EN

Spennymoor West

DL166AE

Oxford Road

DL166AY

Carr Street

DL166BD

Spennymoor West

DL167BA

South View

DL167FN

Ormesby Way

DL167GE

Alnwick Drive

DL167JT

Spennymoor West

DL167SD

Cragside Close

DL167TT

South Street

DL169EN

Spennymoor West

DL167UF

Spennymoor West

DL167AN

Highcroft

DL167FD

Rokeby Way

DL167GX

Spennymoor West

DL167GY

Spennymoor West

DL167HX

Beckwith's Lane

DL167JB

Beckwith's Lane

DL167LY

Flora Street

DL167NP

High Street

DL167NX

Ghent Street

DL167PZ

Durham Road

DL167RH

Whitworth Road

DL167SR

Ash Grove

DL167TD

Craddock Street

DL166JJ

Carr Lane

DL167ES

Briar Close

DL167GB

Alnwick Drive

DL167JU

Merrington Road

DL167TL

Clarence Street

DL167TR

Stratton Street

DL167XY

Villa Street

DL169DS

Spennymoor West

DL148BA

Long Lane

DL166AG

High Street

DL166DF

Cambridge Street

DL167AE

Lyne Road

DL167EA

Moorside

DL167HB

Vyners Close

DL167HJ

North Close Road

DL167HZ

Merrington Road

DL167LR

St Paul's Close

DL167LS

St Paul's Gardens

DL167QP

Spennymoor West

DL167QS

Hagg Lane

DL167SS

Ash Grove

DL167TQ

Clarence Street

DL167XZ

Spruce Court

DL167YD

Thistle Close

DL167AD

Grayson Road

DL167ET

Grayson Road

DL167NE

Carr Lane

DL167SE

Charles Street

DL167UA

Wear Street

DL167QZ

Whitworth Lane

DL166AJ

Jackson Street

DL167BD

High Street

DL167DP

Central Drive

DL167EN

Hawthorn Road

DL167HP

Merrington Road

DL167LL

Page Grove

DL167LP

Belle Vue Street

DL167PU

North Street

DL167SJ

Inglesgarth Court

DL167SY

Villa Street

DL167TN

Victoria Gardens

DL167UD

Baff Street

DL167XL

Edison Drive

DL166GA

Jubilee Close

DL167AL

Highcroft

DL167AT

Durham Street

DL167DS

Heath Road

DL167FA

Abley Close

DL167HN

Merrington Road

DL167JE

Spennymoor West

DL167LF

Whitworth Road

DL167LX

St Pauls Court

DL167PD

Spennymoor West

DL167UB

Drake Street

DL167XX

Poplar Drive

DL166AT

Jackson Street

DL167AY

Watson Street

DL167BN

South View

DL167EW

Hawthorn Road

DL167JH

Spennymoor West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.