DL16 6EW is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DL16) is called the outward code. The part after the space (6EW) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DL which means Darlington.
- Postal District. In our case DL16.
- Postal Sector. In our case DL16 6.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EW.
The regional mail center for the post area DL is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DL16 6EW postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DL16 6EW postcode have the street address of North Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DL16 6EW postcode is home to a bustling 57 residents!
DL16 6EW is within the town of Spennymoor.
The DL16 6EW postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DL16 6EW are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are semi-detached. The remainder are detached and unknown. Of these bungalows, most are detached.
Most properties in DL16 6EW are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for DL16 6EW
The telephone area code for DL16 6EW is 01388 Bishop Auckland, Stanhope.
Map Coordinates
| Latitude | 54.7051102657 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.58844418362 |
Weather Forecast
Weather Forecast for Spennymoor
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Overcast | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Fog | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Mist | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 14.00% | N 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 17.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 19.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 14.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 12.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WNW 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 6.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WNW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 16.00% | N 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | N 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 22.00% | N 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 19.00% | E 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 22.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 50.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 52.00% | NE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like?
Download Speeds
| Average Mbps | 59.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 66.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 80.000 |
DL16 6EW has an average download speed of 59.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,429 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
38% of postcodes (455,395) have slower broadband speeds.
61% of postcodes (727,817) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds
| Average Mbps | 15.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
DL16 6EW has an average upload speed of 15.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,994 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
69% of postcodes (815,646) have slower upload speeds.
30% of postcodes (358,001) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute Drive
England Primary Schools
Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School
Address: Dean Bank Primary and Nursery School, Dean Bank, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8PP
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 01740651512
St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: St Charles' Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6SL
Distance: 0.15 miles
Contact:
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
Address: Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Front Street, Tudhoe Colliery, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: 01388814399
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Address: Kirk Merrington Primary School, South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7JB
Distance: 2.11 miles
Contact: 01388816230
Ox Close Primary School
Address: Ox Close Primary School, Ox Close Crescent, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RU
Distance: 0.65 miles
Contact: 01388814860
King Street Primary School
Address: King Street Primary School, High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA
Distance: 0.51 miles
Contact: 01388816078
North Park Primary School
Address: North Park Primary School, Bessemer Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6PP
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: 01388815943
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Address: Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy, Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: 01388815427
Middlestone Moor Primary School
Address: Middlestone Moor Primary School, Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA
Distance: 1.32 miles
Contact:
England Secondary Schools
Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College
Address: Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College, Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 5 CLYDE TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7SE
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 17 WHITWORTH TERRACE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7LD
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL DENTAL SURGERY
Address: OLD SORTING OFFICE, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8LG
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: :
DURHAM DENTAL IMPLANT SUITE
Address: UNIT 10, CITY WEST BUSINESS PARK, MEADOWFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, DURHAM, DH7 8ER
Distance: 2.99 miles
Contact: :
NORMAN TERRACE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 1 NORMAN TERRACE, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 0HF
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
EAST FINCHLEY SMILES LIMITED
Address: WELLSPRINGS BUSINESS CENTRE, DURHAM ROAD WEST, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 5AU
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
WELL
Address: ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, ST ANDREWS LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 815536
MILLER PHARMACY
Address: 22 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 816158
BOOTS
Address: 18 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DJ
Distance: 0.55 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 814976
ASDA PHARMACY
Address: ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QB
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 824510
HIGGINBOTTOM PHARMACY
Address: 11 MAIN STREET, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LA
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651200
BOOTS
Address: 2 NORTH STREET, FERRYHILL, DURHAM, DL17 8HX
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651137
Nearest Opticians
SPECTACLES OPTICAL RETAILERS
Address: 1 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
HINDHAUGH OPTICIAN LTD
Address: 21 FESTIVAL WALK, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6AB
Distance: 0.66 miles
Contact: :
WALKERS OPTICIANS (SPENNYMOOR)
Address: 48 HIGH STREET, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6DD
Distance: 0.78 miles
Contact: :
B.OLIVER (OPTICIANS)
Address: 27 DARLINGTON ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JP
Distance: 1.74 miles
Contact: :
THE VILLAGE OPTICIAN - (COXHOE)
Address: 2 CHURCH STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, DH6 4DD
Distance: 3.46 miles
Contact: :
GRUNDY AND NAISBITT LTD
Address: 1 SANDERSON STREET, COXHOE, DURHAM, COUNTY DURHAM, DH6 4DF
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SENSIER HOUSE, ST. ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6QA
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 817777
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: SPENNYMOOR HEALTH CENTRE, BISHOPS CLOSE, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 6ED
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 811455
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE, OXFORD ROAD SITE, ST ANDREW'S LANE, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6BQ
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: :
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, DURHAM ROAD, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 8JJ
Distance: 1.65 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 651238
WEST CORNFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: READING STREET, WEST CORNFORTH, FERRYHILL, COUNTY DURHAM, DL17 9LH
Distance: 2.63 miles
Contact: tel: 01740 656578
BYERS GREEN
Address: THE SURGERY, 24 GREENRISE, BYERS GREEN, SPENNYMOOR, COUNTY DURHAM, DL16 7PL
Distance: 2.75 miles
Contact: :
Transport Links
Train Stations
Durham
Address: Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Postcode: DH1 4RB
Line: East Coast Main Line
Company: London North Eastern Railway
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.14 miles
Newton Aycliffe
Address: Newton Aycliffe station, Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7BG
Postcode: DL5 7BG
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 6.32 miles
Shildon
Address: Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LX
Postcode: DL4 1LX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 5.76 miles
Bishop Auckland
Address: Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Postcode: DL14 7EJ
Line: Tees Valley line|Weardale Railway
Company: Northern
Time: within ten minutes drive
Distance: 4.85 miles
Heighington
Address: Heighington station, Station Road, Heighington, County Durham, DL5 6PX
Postcode: DL5 6PX
Line: Tees Valley line
Company: Northern
Time: within fifteen minutes drive
Distance: 7.48 miles
Distances are as the crow flies.
Motorway Junctions
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives?
| Westminster Constituency | Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament | |
| Contact Details | Contact Alan Strickland |
| Political Party | Labour |
Where can I find out where the nearest Library is?
Libraries are the responsibility of County Durham council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Durham County CouncilHouse Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | £309,000 | £136,000 | £222,500 | 2 |
| 2016 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £146,500 | £273,000 | £209,750 | 2 |
| 2018 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £148,950 | £148,950 | £148,950 | 1 |
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Local Postcodes
What Popular Supermarkets are near?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, St. Andrews Road, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6NE | 0.55 miles | Directions to Asda |
| Iceland, Oxford Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6YQ | 0.86 miles | Directions to Iceland |
| Aldi, Cambridge Street, SPENNYMOOR, DL16 6DF | 1.18 miles | Directions to Aldi |
| Lidl, High Street South, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8EU | 6.05 miles | Directions to Lidl |
| Tesco, High Street North, Langley Moor, DURHAM, DH7 8JG | 6.17 miles | Directions to Tesco |
What Popular Restaurants are near?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 2.00 miles | Directions to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 12.76 miles | Directions to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 15.06 miles | Directions to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Teesbay Retail Park, Hartlepool, TS25 1XJ | 15.35 miles | Directions to Teesbay Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU | 0.83 miles | Directions to McDonald's, FERRYHILL, DL17 8RU |
| McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP | 3.05 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Tursdale Road, Bowburn, DURHAM, DH6 5NP |
| McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD | 5.62 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Dragon Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2XD |
| McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT | 6.11 miles | Directions to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Durham Road, FERRYHILL, DL17 8LD | 1.57 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - Thinford Services |
| KFC, Rennys Lane, DURHAM, DH1 2RS | 5.60 miles | Directions to KFC Durham - City Retail Park |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 6.15 miles | Directions to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Arnison Retail Centre, Pity Me, DURHAM, DH1 5GB | 7.02 miles | Directions to KFC Durham Mercia Retail Park |
| KFC, Dalton Park, Murton, SEAHAM, SR7 9HU | 11.40 miles | Directions to KFC Seaham - Dalton Park |