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Spennymoor West

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Spennymoor West Population

10,501

Population density

502.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,195

97.08%

Other White

0.86%

African

0.3%

Indian

0.3%

Other

0.19%

Total population: 10,502

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	57	£215,000	£167,000	£190,000	£265,000	£384,000
Flats	5	£105,000	£64,600	£65,000	£112,500	£122,500
Semi-Detached	37	£135,000	£84,809	£121,500	£170,000	£201,960
Terraced	59	£90,000	£39,999	£63,813	£121,000	£155,200

10 years median price trend in Spennymoor West

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

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Housing

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Property prices in Spennymoor West

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