Postcode DL16 7QN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.1 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 4.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Spennymoor West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,726 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Spennymoor West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.2% 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 7QN.
Spennymoor West near DL16 7QN 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Spennymoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 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 | 60 | £211,250 |
| Flats | 5 | £65,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 48 | £83,750 |
10 year median price trend in Spennymoor
In the DL16 7QN postcode area, located within Spennymoor West, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.