DL16 — SPENNYMOOR | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL16

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL16 is £160,031, which is 23% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL16 cost 44.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL16 have fallen 0.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£242,109	295
Semi-detached	£140,443	404
Terraced	£91,333	492
Flat	£73,728	25
All types	£160,031	1256

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL16

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 59.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL16 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

12.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL16

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL16 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Byers Green Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kirk Merrington Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Springmoor Grange School	Primary	Good	mi
King Street Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL16 are 322.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL16 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL16 — SPENNYMOOR

Area Summary

DL16 (SPENNYMOOR) offers affordable property prices (£160,031, 44% below national average), low crime (27% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (322 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL16?

The average house price in DL16 (SPENNYMOOR) is £160,031, based on 1256 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 44% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.4% over the past year.

Is DL16 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL16 is significantly below the national average (59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL16?

There are 13 schools in or near DL16. 54% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DL16?

Council tax in DL16 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL16?

The average broadband download speed in DL16 is 322 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 78%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL16 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DL16 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.