Ash Grove is in Spennymoor and in Sedgefield district. DL16 7SR 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 Ash Grove, Spennymoor, DL16 7SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL16 7SS, DL16 7SP, DL16 7SU, DL16 7SW, DL16 7ST, DL16 7SN, DL16 7SL, DL16 7TN, DL16 7DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL16 7SR has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.1% | 50% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.6% | 37.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 40.4% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 8.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.7% | 40% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -8.4% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.2% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 18.1% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 7SR this area, 32.1% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 32.1% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.5% | -0.2% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 9.5% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 20.5% | 12.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 17.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 99.5% 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% | 99.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Grove was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Ferryhill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Grove has the 32nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Ferryhill and the 503rd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ash Grove, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-11-18 | £105,340 |
| 20 Ash Grove, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-08-02 | £87,412 |
| 36 Ash Grove, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2021-09-30 | £103,945 |
| 6 Ash Grove, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2021-04-01 | £100,517 |
| 16 Ash Grove, Spennymoor, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2020-10-12 | £97,596 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | 4out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor , DL16 6EX | 3out of 4 | 2,190 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 | 172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosa Street Primary School Rosa Street , DL16 7NA | 2out of 4 | 584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ox Close Primary School Ox Close Crescent , DL16 6RU | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Street Primary School High Grange Road , DL16 6RA | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Park Primary School Bessemer Green , DL16 6PP | 2out of 4 | 1,694 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 | 314 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College Merrington Road , DL17 8RW | 3out of 4 | 2,703 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 760 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY | - not rated | 4,258 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 | 4,436 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Woodlands Broom Road , DL17 8AN | 3out of 4 | 4,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Methodist Church | Edward Street | 455 yd | |
| The Whistling Teapot Cafe | St Pauls Centre, St Pauls Street | 496 yd | |
| Clems Fish Restaurant | 16 Clyde Terrace | 533 yd | |
| Hanover Housing - Sycamore Lodge | Sycamore Lodge, Briar Close | 607 yd | |
| KJ's Coffee Shot | 79a High Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Workingmens Club | Rock Road | 259 yd | |
| Spennymoor Indoor Bowling Club | 53-57 Whitworth Terrace | 273 yd | |
| The Railway | 1 Clyde Terrace | 533 yd | |
| Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club | Weardale Street | 539 yd | |
| The K G H Club | 5 Whitworth Terrace | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayes Kitchen | 6 Clyde Terrace | 533 yd | |
| Sunrise | 10 Clyde Terrace | 533 yd | |
| Crown Takeaway | 14 Whitworth Terrace | 566 yd | |
| Hung Hay Chop Suey House | 2 Whitworth Terrace | 566 yd | |
| Ali’s Takeaway | 25-27 Central Drive | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Wesleyan Road | 858 yd | |
| Aldi | Oxford Road | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks Secondary School ROCK ROAD | grass pitches | 235 yd |
| Spennymoor Indoor Bowls Club 53-57 53-57 WHITWORTH TERRACE | indoor bowls | 268 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College (Closed) Whitworth Lane | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Whitworth Park School And Sixth Form College WHITWORTH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 405 yd |
| High Whitworth Pitches Carr Street | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| The Meadows School | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Spennymoor Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Middlestone Moor Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE ALBION STREET | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Jubilee Park Carr Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,077 yd |
| Daisy Fields Sports Ground KEMARVEN KEMARVEN MERRINGTON LANE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 42.9% |
| 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.