Postcode DL16 7SQ 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 high crime levels, with around 82.1 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 3.7 miles away. There are 5 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 high crime rate, with approximately 82.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.7% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL16 7SQ.
Spennymoor West near DL16 7SQ 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 3.7 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 7SQ postcode area, located within Spennymoor West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL16 7SQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 53-57 Whitworth Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7LF | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Campbell's News Food & Wine | 57 Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7SG | Walking directions to Campbell's News Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Kash's Off Licence | 21-23 Central Drive, Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor, DL16 7DJ | Walking directions to Kash's Off Licence |
| 0.5 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.