Postcode DL16 6PL is located in an urban city, within the Tudhoe ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 191.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West is £39,437 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 4.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 75.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West is £39,437 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 146 ft away from DL16 6PL.
Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West near DL16 6PL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Tudhoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £750,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £210,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £155,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £102,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tudhoe
In the DL16 6PL postcode area, located within Spennymoor East & Ferryhill West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL16 6PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Saint Andrew's Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 6QB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Early Noon & Night | 10-12 Cheapside, Spennymoor, DL16 6DJ | Walking directions to Early Noon & Night |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Oxford Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6YQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Oxford Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6YQ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Wesleyan Road, Spennymoor, DL16 6DF | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.