Magnolia Walk is in Spennymoor and in County Durham district. DL16 7EP is located in the Spennymoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 2011-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Magnolia Walk, Spennymoor, DL16 7EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL16 7BZ, DL16 7ET, DL16 7BY, DL16 7BX, DL16 7EX, DL16 7EU, DL16 7AD, DL16 7EG, DL16 7YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL16 7EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.1% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.9% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 38% | 10.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 49% | -14.4% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 64.1% | 54.4% | -9.7% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 29.4% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 11.7% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 7EP this area, 8.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 9.1% | -1.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 25.7% | 11.1% | 16.9% | 8.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.9% | 35.6% | -6.3% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 100% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 58.2% | 46.2% | 12.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Magnolia Walk was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.7% lower than the Ferryhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Magnolia Walk has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Ferryhill and the 502nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 364.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Magnolia Walk, Spennymoor, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-01-13 | £200,725 |
| 14 Magnolia Walk, Spennymoor, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-05-31 | £255,294 |
| 21 Magnolia Walk, Spennymoor, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2021-03-12 | £237,069 |
| 11 Magnolia Walk, Spennymoor, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2020-11-09 | £236,040 |
| 2 Magnolia Walk, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2019-06-28 | £212,676 |
| Full-Time Employee | 121 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Primary School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | 2out of 4 | 928 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | 2out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ox Close Primary School Ox Close Crescent , DL16 6RU | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Street Primary School High Grange Road , DL16 6RA | 3out of 4 | 2,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Park Primary School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | 2out of 4 | 2,643 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 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 3,553 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,891 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Academy Hall Lane Estate , Willington DL15 0QF | 4out of 4 | 4,950 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 892 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 965 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY | - not rated | 3,626 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 5,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Housing - Sycamore Lodge | Sycamore Lodge, Briar Close | 394 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 16 Durham Road | 435 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Workingmens Club | Rock Road | 757 yd | |
| Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club | Weardale Street | 833 yd | |
| Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club | 53-57 Whitworth Terrace | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Takeaway | 25-27 Central Drive | 572 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE ALBION STREET | grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Middlestone Moor Football Pitch (Closed) Durham Street | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College WHITWORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 789 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College (Closed) Whitworth Lane | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| The Meadows School | grass pitches | 857 yd |
| Spennymoor Indoor Bowls Club 53-57 53-57 WHITWORTH TERRACE | indoor bowls | 1,003 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.