Postcode DL16 7PZ is located in a rural village, within the Spennymoor ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Spennymoor West area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Spennymoor West is £43,498 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 2.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Spennymoor West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,076 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.
Spennymoor West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL16 7PZ.
Spennymoor West near DL16 7PZ 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Spennymoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,950 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £216,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 54 | £139,500 |
| Terraced | 54 | £83,750 |
10 year median price trend in Spennymoor
In the DL16 7PZ postcode area, located within Spennymoor West, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.