Oak Terrace is in Spennymoor and in Sedgefield district. DL16 7LT 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 Oak Terrace, Spennymoor, DL16 7LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL16 7LY, DL16 7NG, DL16 7NB, DL16 7LS, DL16 7ND, DL16 7LR, DL16 7LE, DL16 7NF, DL16 7NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL16 7LT is primarily male, with 57.2% of the population 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 | 47.9% | 42.8% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -8.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 57.2% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 8.2% |
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 | 34.6% | 38.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 38.6% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47% | 45.6% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.6% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.3% | 16.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 4.8% | -13.1% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.6% | 19.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 25.3% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 26.5% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 93.3% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 98.2% | 91.8% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 92.3% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.5% | 37.2% | -2.7% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Terrace was 204.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% higher than the Ferryhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Terrace has the 20th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Ferryhill and the 258th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oak Terrace, Spennymoor, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2018-12-07 | £142,800 |
| 6 Oak Terrace, Spennymoor, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-10-28 | £114,834 |
| 6 Oak Terrace, Spennymoor, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2016-06-24 | £145,873 |
| 1 Oak Terrace, Spennymoor, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2012-07-23 | £158,318 |
| 6 Oak Terrace, Spennymoor, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £104,950 | 2005-03-24 | £155,194 |
DL16 7LT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | - not rated | 881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bessemer Park Nursery School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Road Nursery School Dean Road , DL17 8ET | - not rated | 4,169 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | 3out of 4 | 95 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | - not rated | 95 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Primary School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlestone Moor Academy Rock Road , DL16 7DA | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spennymoor West Infant School Rock Road , DL16 7DA | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | - not rated | 428 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Grange School St Charles Road , DL16 6JY | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill School Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Business Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | - not rated | 2,799 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | - not rated | 667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 689 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | - not rated | 721 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY | - not rated | 4,154 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Methodist Church | Edward Street | 82 yd | |
| The Whistling Teapot Cafe | St Pauls Centre, St Pauls Street | 133 yd | |
| Clems Fish Restaurant | 16 Clyde Terrace | 227 yd | |
| KJ's Coffee Shot | 79a High Street | 411 yd | |
| The Green Room | Joanne Banks' School of Dance, 59 High Street | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The K G H Club | 5 Whitworth Terrace | 223 yd | |
| The Railway | 1 Clyde Terrace | 227 yd | |
| Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club | 53-57 Whitworth Terrace | 382 yd | |
| The Voltigeur | Dundas Street | 414 yd | |
| Spennymoor Masonic Hall | Dundas Street | 414 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Takeaway | 14 Whitworth Terrace | 223 yd | |
| Hung Hay Chop Suey House | 2 Whitworth Terrace | 223 yd | |
| Kayes Kitchen | 6 Clyde Terrace | 227 yd | |
| Sunrise | 10 Clyde Terrace | 227 yd | |
| Classic Pizza | 41 High Street | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Oxford Road | 529 yd | |
| Lidl | Wesleyan Road | 557 yd | |
| Iceland | Oxford Road | 820 yd | |
| Asda | St Andrews Lane | 837 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spennymoor Indoor Bowls Club 53-57 53-57 WHITWORTH TERRACE | indoor bowls | 254 yd |
| High Whitworth Pitches Carr Street | grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College (Closed) Whitworth Lane | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College WHITWORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 430 yd |
| Jubilee Park Carr Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 593 yd |
| The Oaks Secondary School ROCK ROAD | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| The Meadows School | grass pitches | 666 yd |
| Spennymoor Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 691 yd |
| Oxclose Primary School OXCLOSE CRESCENT | grass pitches | 843 yd |
| Daisy Fields Sports Ground KEMARVEN KEMARVEN MERRINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,023 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.