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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, about 24% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£137,500
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)125
Typical range (middle 50%)£90K – £193K

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £163 per square foot) in Spennymoor West area, with individual transactions ranging from £16,000 up to £470,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spennymoor West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£227,500£212
Semi-Detached35£154,950£187
Terraced54£90,000£106
Flats4£88,750£130

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spennymoor West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£67,475£111,500£63,000
2017£186,995£104,995£110,495£74,950
2018£190,000£44,000£126,500£65,750
2019£181,498£55,000£86,250£60,000
2020£185,748£59,500£123,495£75,000
2021£191,995£78,000£138,748£75,000
2022£231,475£59,500£144,495£81,250
2023£221,500£83,000£147,995£81,975
2024£212,975£77,500£147,000£93,500
2025£220,000£105,000£145,000£90,000
2026£210,000£39,999£135,000£86,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£89£125£55
2017£161£122£137£84
2018£165£88£130£73
2019£172£92£121£72
2020£182£86£142£85
2021£190£111£166£88
2022£207£110£180£89
2023£225£189£190£96
2024£211£129£175£100
2025£211£102£172£105
2026£210£106£200£101
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spennymoor West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spennymoor West in the last year.

All postcodes in Spennymoor West

DL167GA

Kirk Grove

DL167UB

Drake Street

DL167PL

Green Rise

DL167FG

Greystoke Walk

DL167RJ

Rothery Walk

DL166DE

James Street

DL166AY

Carr Street

DL167JU

St Johns Court

DL167DZ

Moorside

DL167DL

Central Drive

DL167TL

Clarence Street

DL167NX

High Street

DL167GP

Sledmore Drive

DL167BY

Mulberry Drive

DL167FT

Dalemain Close

DL167GS

Jordan Place

DL167XX

Poplar Drive

DL167BA

Oakdene Terrace

DL167QX

Stanner's Lane

DL167AS

Durham Road

DL148BA

Long Lane

DL167TA

Craddock Street

DL167TZ

Baff Street

DL167PT

North Street

DL167XZ

Spruce Court

DL167DS

Heath Road

DL167HF

Ridgeside

DL167LQ

Duncombe Close

DL169EN

Tudhoe

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.