Merrington Close is in Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor and in Sedgefield district. DL16 7HU is located in the Ferryhill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Merrington Close, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, DL16 7HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL16 7HX, DL16 7XJ, DL16 7JY, DL16 7JB, DL16 7HR, DL16 7HE, DL16 7GA, DL16 7JF, DL16 7JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL16 7HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 26.7% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 50.3% | -3.0% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 11% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 | 46.9% | 51.1% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 32% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 16% | 15.6% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 12% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.3% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 35.4% | 0.5% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 64.7% | 46.2% | 18.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merrington Close was 22.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.4% lower than the Ferryhill average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Merrington Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Ferryhill and the 227th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Merrington Close, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-10-27 | £211,003 |
| 15 Merrington Close, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-09-05 | £206,563 |
| 2 Merrington Close, Spennymoor, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-04-27 | £288,668 |
| 15 Merrington Close, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2016-12-01 | £185,688 |
| 18 Merrington Close, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-02-16 | £151,536 |
DL16 7HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7HU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 3,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | 4out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Merrington Primary School South View , Kirk Merrington DL16 7JB | 4out of 4 | 185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Primary School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | 2out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria Lane Academy Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN | 3out of 4 | 2,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon Victoria Lane , Coundon DL14 8NN | - not rated | 2,752 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | 2out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 1,735 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 1out of 4 | 2,683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 3out of 4 | 3,693 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Richardson Place | 301 yd | |
| Half Moon | 5 Crowther Place | 352 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Merrington Football Pitch Blue House Estate | grass pitches | 330 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.56 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.