Carr Street is in Spennymoor and in County Durham district. DL16 6AX is located in the Spennymoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carr Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL16 6AT, DL16 6AZ, DL16 7NE, DL16 7LG, DL16 6AY, DL16 7NA, DL16 6GA, DL16 6AJ, DL16 6AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL16 6AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL16 6AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 43.4% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 36% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 12.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 36.7% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 35.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DL16 6AX this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 30% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 19.8% | 6.4% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 95.4% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 94.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carr Street was 512.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.5% higher than the Ferryhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carr Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Ferryhill and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Carr Street, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2012-10-12 | £113,380 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | 4out of 4 | 683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | 2out of 4 | 109 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ox Close Primary School Ox Close Crescent , DL16 6RU | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Street Primary School High Grange Road , DL16 6RA | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Primary School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | 2out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Park Primary School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | 2out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 1out of 4 | 610 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 750 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 887 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 3out of 4 | 4,478 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJ's Coffee Shot | 79a High Street | 171 yd | |
| The Green Room | Joanne Banks' School of Dance, 59 High Street | 184 yd | |
| Clems Fish Restaurant | 16 Clyde Terrace | 192 yd | |
| Trinity Methodist Church | Edward Street | 244 yd | |
| Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust | 26-28 High Street | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The K G H Club | 5 Whitworth Terrace | 153 yd | |
| The Voltigeur | Dundas Street | 158 yd | |
| Spennymoor Masonic Hall | Dundas Street | 158 yd | |
| The Railway | 1 Clyde Terrace | 192 yd | |
| Quinns Inn | 66 High Street | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Takeaway | 14 Whitworth Terrace | 153 yd | |
| Hung Hay Chop Suey House | 2 Whitworth Terrace | 153 yd | |
| Classic Pizza | 41 High Street | 171 yd | |
| Kayes Kitchen | 6 Clyde Terrace | 192 yd | |
| Sunrise | 10 Clyde Terrace | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Oxford Road | 273 yd | |
| Lidl | Wesleyan Road | 342 yd | |
| Iceland | Oxford Road | 564 yd | |
| Asda | St Andrews Lane | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High Whitworth Pitches Carr Street | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Jubilee Park Carr Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 426 yd |
| Spennymoor Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Spennymoor Indoor Bowls Club 53-57 53-57 WHITWORTH TERRACE | indoor bowls | 502 yd |
| Oxclose Primary School OXCLOSE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College (Closed) Whitworth Lane | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College WHITWORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 685 yd |
| The Oaks Secondary School ROCK ROAD | grass pitches | 826 yd |
| The Meadows School | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Daisy Fields Sports Ground KEMARVEN KEMARVEN MERRINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 885 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.