Postcode report
Is DL16 6BL a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About DL16 6BL: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL16 6BL is a postcode in Tudhoe, County Durham, North East, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL16 6BL, then scores the surrounding small area 32/100 - bottom 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL16 6BL are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DL16 6BL is based on County Durham 049 Census 2021. It covers 7,883 residents, 1,208 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 51% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 28% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near DL16 6BL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £125k from 125 rolling sales, up 8.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DL16 6BL can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DL16 6BL by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DL16 6BL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DL16 6BL
Is DL16 6BL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 32/100 (bottom 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DL16 6BL?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DL16 6BL?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL16 6BL?
LocaleIQ matched DL16 6BL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL16 6BL?
The latest median sold price is £125k based on 125 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL16 6BL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.