Westerdale, Spennymoor, DL16 6SD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL16 6SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.1%	51.6%	0.5%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	48.9%	48.4%	-0.5%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DL16 6SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	15.4%	25.1%	9.7%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	72.6%	60.3%	-12.3%	44.2%	16.1%
Separated	1.2%	0.4%	-0.8%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.6%	5%	0.4%	9.1%	-4.1%
Widowed	6.2%	9.2%	3.0%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	44.3%	39.4%	-4.9%	48.4%	-9.0%
Good health	34.9%	37.8%	2.9%	33.6%	4.2%
Fair health	15%	17.8%	2.8%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	3.9%	3.9%	0.0%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	2%	1.2%	-0.8%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.4%	15.4%	-7.0%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.3%	13.8%	-0.5%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	14.6%	-2.8%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	9.2%	1.9%	5.3%	3.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	16.7%	3.2%	16.9%	-0.2%
Degree or Similar	22.4%	27.5%	5.1%	33.8%	-6.3%
Other	2.7%	2.9%	0.2%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Black African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.5%	-1.7%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.3%	98.8%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	99.7%	98.8%	-0.9%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.7%	98.8%	-0.9%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.9%	-2.1%
Less than 2 years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.8%	76.7%	13.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	9.8%	13.5%	-3.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.7%	37.2%	-11.5%
Christian	68.5%	46.2%	22.3%
Not answered	5.8%	6.0%	-0.2%

Safety

Is Westerdale Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westerdale was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.5% lower than the Spennymoor average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Westerdale has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Spennymoor and the 38th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,100

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DL16 6SD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Westerdale are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sedgefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Westerdale, Spennymoor, DL16 6SD

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL16 6SD

Average Price
£163,751

Semi-Detached
£161,511

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£179,430

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Westerdale

Average Price
£173,683

Semi-Detached
£173,683

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on WesterdaleStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Westerdale, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£104,500	2024-06-18	£117,536
16 Westerdale, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£121,000	2012-09-28	£175,313
20 Westerdale, Spennymoor, County Durham Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2012-03-29	£186,298
16 Westerdale, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£97,000	2009-09-08	£133,116
7 Westerdale, Spennymoor, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£130,000	2008-03-17	£162,463

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL16 6SD

Employment

DL16 6SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in DL16 6SD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	70
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Looking after home or family	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	23
Manufacturing	21
Education	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Construction	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU	4out of 4	439 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX	3out of 4	1,964 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ox Close Primary School Ox Close Crescent , DL16 6RU	3out of 4	475 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Street Primary School High Grange Road , DL16 6RA	3out of 4	832 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA	2out of 4	885 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Charles' Catholic Primary School, Tudhoe Durham Road , DL16 6SL	- not rated	1,395 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
North Park Primary School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP	2out of 4	1,553 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN	1out of 4	1,177 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW	3out of 4	3,540 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW	2out of 4	958 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB	4out of 4	1,602 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY	- not rated	3,645 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN	3out of 4	5,009 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
KJ's Coffee Shot	79a High Street	848 yd
The Green Room	Joanne Banks' School of Dance, 59 High Street	852 yd
The Grind	3 Cheapside	860 yd
Bloom n Witches	7b High Street	866 yd
The Cottage Cafe	2 Holborn	872 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Ash Tree	Carr Lane	434 yd
The Victoria	Villiers Street	628 yd
The Voltigeur	Dundas Street	776 yd
Spennymoor Masonic Hall	Dundas Street	776 yd
The Moors Tavern	King Street	826 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dragon City	49 Wood Vue	522 yd
Classic Pizza	41 High Street	848 yd
Pizza Time	29 Cheapside	860 yd
Peking Chef	13 King Street	879 yd
No 1 Chinese Takeaway	35 Cheapside	893 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi	Oxford Road	780 yd
Iceland	Oxford Road	836 yd
Lidl	Wesleyan Road	980 yd
Asda	St Andrews Lane	1,074 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oxclose Primary School OXCLOSE CRESCENT	grass pitches	364 yd
Jubilee Park Carr Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	378 yd
High Whitworth Pitches Carr Street	grass pitches	653 yd
Brewery Field BREWERY FIELD BREWERY FIELD DURHAM ROAD	grass pitches	778 yd
The Meadows School	grass pitches	1,001 yd
Spennymoor Leisure Centre HIGH STREET	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,008 yd
Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form Centre - Lower School (Closed) Durham Road		1,051 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	45.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	65.57 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	65.57 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DL16 6SD