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DL16

SPENNYMOOR

County Durham, North East, England

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DL16 is the postcode district for SPENNYMOOR, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £160,031
1yr change ▼ 0.4%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£160,031

▼ 0.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

44% below national avg

Crime Rate

59.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

322 Mbps

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.

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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

£153K £158K £163K £168K £174K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

67

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.

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322.0 Mbps

Avg Download

58.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

78%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about DL16 SPENNYMOOR

What is the average house price in DL16 SPENNYMOOR?
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 SPENNYMOOR 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 is the population of DL16 SPENNYMOOR?
The population of DL16 (SPENNYMOOR) is approximately 538,011 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL16 SPENNYMOOR?
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.

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