DL16 Postcode District
DL16 is the Postcode District for Spennymoor in Durham
The DL16 postcode district is located in the DL Darlington postal area, DL16 has a population of 22,357 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 10.77 square miles (27.90 square kilometres or 6,894.10 acres).
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District overview
In the DL16 postcode district in County Durham, the primary settlement is Spennymoor, which has the highest count of 267. Other significant settlements in this district include Tudhoe Colliery and Tudhoe Village. The most significant post town in this district is Spennymoor.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector DL16 6, covers Spennymoor in Durham.
The sector DL16 7, covers Spennymoor and Kirk Merrington and Byers Green in Durham.
The sector DL16 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are FERRYHILL, SPENNYMOOR.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham area with a total of 593 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 2.41 | ESE |
| Willington | 3.29 | WNW |
| Bishop Auckland | 3.63 | SW |
| Shildon | 4.73 | SSW |
| Crook | 5.40 | W |
| Durham | 5.50 | NNE |
| Newton Aycliffe | 5.91 | SSE |
| Sedgefield | 7.29 | ESE |
| Tow Law | 8.72 | WNW |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 10.54 | NE |
| Wolsingham | 10.97 | W |
| Chester-le-Street | 11.08 | N |
| Houghton-le-Spring | 11.45 | NNE |
| Peterlee | 11.89 | ENE |
| Stanley | 12.31 | NNW |
| Annfield Plain | 12.44 | NNW |
| Darlington | 12.49 | S |
| Consett | 13.74 | NW |
| Washington | 14.08 | NNE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 633
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 265 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 187 |
| Kirk Merrington | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 39 |
| Byers Green | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 36 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 17 |
| Tudhoe Village | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 11 |
| Whitworth | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 7 |
| Middlestone Moor | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 7 |
| Middlestone Moor | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 7 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 6 |
| Whitworth | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 6 |
| Kirk Merrington | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 5 |
| Page Bank | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 5 |
| Whitworth | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 4 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 4 |
| Tudhoe Colliery | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 3 |
| Tudhoe Colliery | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 3 |
| Tudhoe Village | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 3 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 2 |
| Byers Green | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 2 |
| Binchester Moor | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 2 |
| Kirk Merrington | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 2 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 2 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 1 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 1 |
| Middlestone Moor | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 1 |
| Binchester Moor | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 1 |
| Tudhoe Colliery | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 1 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 1 |
| SPENNYMOOR | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 6 | 1 |
| Newtown | SPENNYMOOR | DL16 7 | 1 |
Street list for DL16
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MEADOWFIELD AVENUE | 313 |
| ROWAN COURT | 212 |
| JAMES STREET | 151 |
| CHEAPSIDE | 122 |
| OXFORD ROAD | 121 |
| THOMAS STREET | 103 |
| BISHOPS CLOSE | 91 |
| MOUNT PLEASANT COURT | 90 |
| WEST TERRACE | 78 |
| ARLINGTON WAY | 74 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2374 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 905 |
| Public order | 472 |
| Shoplifting | 403 |
| Vehicle crime | 252 |
| Burglary | 252 |
| Other theft | 236 |
| Drugs | 216 |
| Other crime | 214 |
| Possession of weapons | 43 |
| Robbery | 26 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Theft from the person | 21 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | SPENNYMOOR | 49 | DL16 6DB | View map | |
| CHEAPSIDE | SPENNYMOOR | 25 | DL16 6DJ | View map | |
| CLYDE TERRACE | SPENNYMOOR | 13 | DL16 7SE | View map | |
| KING STREET | SPENNYMOOR | 11 | DL16 6QQ | View map | |
| WHITWORTH TERRACE | SPENNYMOOR | 11 | DL16 7LD | View map | |
| FESTIVAL WALK | SPENNYMOOR | 10 | DL16 6AB | View map | |
| OXFORD ROAD | SPENNYMOOR | 6 | DL16 6YQ | View map |
Schools in the district
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Tudhoe Moor , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 6EX
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Hymers (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
North Park Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bessemer Green , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 6PP
Headteacher: Miss Emma Roffe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
King Street Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
High Grange Road , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 6RA
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Bromley (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Oxclose Nursery School
Phase: Nursery
Address:
Oxclose Crescent , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 6RU
Headteacher: Miss Anna Bowden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Ox Close Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ox Close Crescent , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 6RU
Headteacher: Miss Anna Bowden (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Durham Road , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 6SL
Headteacher: Miss Mary Tate (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Front Street , Tudhoe Colliery , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 6TJ
Headteacher: Mr Jim Smith
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Middlestone Moor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rock Road , Durham
Postcode: DL16 7DA
Headteacher: Miss Gemma Richardson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Oaks Secondary School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Rock Road , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 7DB
Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Tweddle (Executive Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
South View , Kirk Merrington , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 7JB
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Murray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Whitworth Lane , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 7LN
Headteacher: Mr David Stone (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Whitworth Park Academy
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Whitworth Lane , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 7LN
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Dixon
Ofsted rating: Good
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Rosa Street , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 7NA
Headteacher: Headteacher Helen Ashton
Ofsted rating: Good
Byers Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wear View , Byers Green , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 7PN
Headteacher: Miss Gill Dodds (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The Meadows School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Whitworth Lane , Spennymoor
Postcode: DL16 7QW
Headteacher: Mr A McGarry (Head Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Avenue - Clyde Terrace | 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Byers Green | THE SURGERY, 24 GREENRISE, BYERS GREEN, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7PL | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 2 | St Andrew's Medical Practice | SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA | GP PRACTICE | Call 01388 817777 |
| 3 | Bishops Close Medical Practice | SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED | GP PRACTICE | Call 01388 811455 |
| 4 | St Andrews Medical Practice, Oxford Road - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD SITE, ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6BQ | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asda Pharmacy | ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB | PHARMACY | Call 01388 824510 |
| 2 | Miller Pharmacy | 22 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ | PHARMACY | Call 01388 816158 |
| 3 | Boots | 18 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ | PHARMACY | Call 01388 814976 |
| 4 | Well | ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, ST ANDREWS LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA | PHARMACY | Call 01388 815536 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hindhaugh Optician Ltd | 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Walkers Opticians (spennymoor) | 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Spectacles Optical Retailers | 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £248,208 | 94 | £229,991 | 110 | £249,181 | 94 | £257,018 | 128 |
| Semi-detached | £151,149 | 126 | £137,298 | 143 | £134,005 | 144 | £116,394 | 190 |
| Terraced | £93,723 | 154 | £90,739 | 181 | £90,266 | 167 | £88,933 | 212 |
| Flats | £89,500 | 8 | £59,800 | 9 | £73,625 | 8 | £72,250 | 12 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.38
Average Driving Distance: 5.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 586
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.19
Average Driving Distance: 6.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
A1(M) J60
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.79
Average Driving Distance: 7.01
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 586
A194(M) J1
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.09
Average Driving Distance: 8.85
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.71
Average Driving Distance: 9.78
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 586
A194(M) J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.99
Average Driving Distance: 10.80
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
A1(M) J59
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.17
Average Driving Distance: 9.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 586
A1(M) J58
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.36
Average Driving Distance: 12.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 557
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.53
Average Driving Distance: 11.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 30
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| DL16 6 | Spennymoor Delivery Office |
| DL16 7 | Spennymoor Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| D | L | 1 | 6 | - | X | X | X |
| D | L | 1 | 6 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor Town Hall Gallery | Museums & Art Galleries | Museum and / or Art Gallery | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the DL16 postal code is SPENNYMOOR followed by Kirk Merrington, and Byers Green.
The DL16 Postcode shares a border with DL14 (BISHOP AUCKLAND, St. Helen Auckland, West Auckland), DL15 (CROOK, Willington, Howden Le Wear), DH6 (Bowburn, Coxhoe, Shotton Colliery), DH7 (Sacriston, Brandon, Ushaw Moor) and DL17 (FERRYHILL, Chilton, West Cornforth).
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