Living in DL16, County Durham
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL16 in County Durham. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in County Durham: £138,148, up 7.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North East average is £165,550.
What actually sold around DL16
109 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL16 in the last 2 years, with a median of £61,983 and a range from £16,000 to £365,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 CRADDOCK STREET, DL16 7SZ | terraced | £49,000 | 2026-06-04 |
| 19 WEAR STREET, DL16 7UA | terraced | £98,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 28 FLORA STREET, DL16 7LY | terraced | £61,983 | 2026-04-30 |
| 59 STRATTON STREET, DL16 7TP | terraced | £87,999 | 2026-04-23 |
| 43 BAFF STREET, DL16 7TZ | terraced | £47,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 17 ROSA STREET, DL16 7NA | semi-detached | £110,000 | 2026-04-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
15 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Merrington Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| King Street Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Whitworth Park Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Middlestone Moor Academy | Primary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Springmoor Grange School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
10 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 19.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.4% |
| Skilled trades | 10.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
218 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central DL16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on County Durham's figures.
Common questions about DL16
What is the average house price in DL16?
The average sold price in County Durham is £138,148 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DL16?
Prices in County Durham are up 7.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL16?
The median of 109 recorded sales around central DL16 in the last 2 years is £61,983, ranging from £16,000 to £365,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL16?
15 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL16, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL16?
218 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL16 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is DL16 at risk of flooding?
Central DL16 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DL16 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £61,983; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 218 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL16 safe?
218 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL16 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DL16 or DL17, DL16 or DL14, DL16 or DL4.
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