DL16 encompasses Spennymoor in County Durham, a postcode district scoring 43.7 out of 100 on market trajectory measures, positioning it in the 17th percentile nationally. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 2.2%, whilst rental growth has outpaced capital appreciation at 5.1% CAGR. Population expansion has remained modest at 0.7% over the same period. The district is classified as being in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited structural transformation at present. These metrics indicate a market characterised by steady rental demand relative to price appreciation, with demographic growth remaining constrained.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Spennymoor · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.1 points this month to 42/100, driven mainly by demand.
38 planning applications submitted in DL16 over the last six months.
Spennymoor (DL16) common questions
Is Spennymoor up and coming?
Spennymoor (DL16) has a trajectory score of 42/100 (Average), placing it in the top 90% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 4.0 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Spennymoor safe?
Spennymoor has a safety score of 14/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Spennymoor?
The average property price in Spennymoor (DL16) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Spennymoor?
The median monthly rent in Spennymoor (DL16) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Spennymoor?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Ferryhill (DL17), Bishop Auckland (DL14), Shildon (DL4), Crook (DL15), Shipley (BD18). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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