Postcode DL16 7AL is located in an urban city, within the Spennymoor ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Spennymoor West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 17% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Spennymoor West is £43,498 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 3.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Spennymoor West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,187 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Spennymoor West has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 33.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Spennymoor West is £43,498 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from DL16 7AL.
Spennymoor West near DL16 7AL 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £139,500 (about £157 per square foot) in Spennymoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £470,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £237,500 | £210 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £143,500 | £178 |
| Terraced | 53 | £85,000 | £102 |
| Flats | 3 | £65,000 | £106 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182,500 | £56,000 | £104,998 | £67,475 |
| 2017 | £184,995 | £77,498 | £111,625 | £72,750 |
| 2018 | £186,995 | £44,000 | £117,500 | £63,500 |
| 2019 | £184,000 | £83,000 | £90,000 | £55,000 |
| 2020 | £181,498 | £59,500 | £115,000 | £72,000 |
| 2021 | £189,995 | £78,000 | £131,000 | £74,950 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £59,500 | £140,000 | £81,250 |
| 2023 | £227,475 | £116,000 | £147,495 | £74,500 |
| 2024 | £199,950 | £60,000 | £147,000 | £85,999 |
| 2025 | £228,995 | £65,000 | £140,000 | £87,999 |
| 2026 | £215,000 | £39,999 | £148,475 | £85,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £168 | £83 | £124 | £63 |
| 2017 | £159 | £97 | £137 | £75 |
| 2018 | £162 | £88 | £131 | £67 |
| 2019 | £173 | £135 | £114 | £63 |
| 2020 | £167 | £86 | £140 | £85 |
| 2021 | £182 | £108 | £158 | £87 |
| 2022 | £205 | £110 | £170 | £86 |
| 2023 | £228 | £189 | £187 | £92 |
| 2024 | £200 | £155 | £174 | £96 |
| 2025 | £211 | £102 | £178 | £96 |
| 2026 | £210 | £106 | £168 | £101 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL16 7AL.
In the DL16 7AL postcode area, located within Spennymoor West, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL16 7AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop Middlestone Moor | Durham Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7AP | Walking directions to One Stop Middlestone Moor |
| 0.3 mi | Kash's Off Licence | 21-23 Central Drive, Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 7DJ | Walking directions to Kash's Off Licence |
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.
Elected local representatives for DL16 7AL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Maddison
Spennymoor - Elected 1 May 2025
Pete Molloy
Spennymoor - Elected 1 May 2025
Alan Strickland
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL16 7AL records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL16 7AL in Spennymoor West is £139,500 (about £157 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DL16 7AL, including Middlestone Moor Academy, The Oaks Secondary School (Outstanding) and Whitworth Park Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL16 7AL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,187 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor covering DL16 7AL is Alan Strickland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Liz Maddison (Independent) and Pete Molloy (Independent).
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.