Postcode DL16 7QG 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 high crime levels, with around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Spennymoor West is £37,000 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 3.2 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 high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 13.5% 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 of residents in Spennymoor West is £37,000 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL16 7QG.
Spennymoor West near DL16 7QG 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £147,000 in Spennymoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 55 | £215,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £79,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 63 | £138,500 |
| Terraced | 44 | £85,500 |
10 years price trend in Spennymoor
In the DL16 7QG postcode area, located within Spennymoor West, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Byers Green Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | The Grange Learning Centre | Other independent special school | Outstanding |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.