Postcode report
DL16 6SA Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in County Durham
About DL16 6SA: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL16 6SA 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 6SA, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL16 6SA are local prosperity and health, while schools and education 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 6SA is based on County Durham 047 Census 2021. It covers 6,687 residents, 998 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 16% 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 9/10.
For property prices near DL16 6SA, 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 6SA can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 6SA 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 6SA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 6SA
Is DL16 6SA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 26% 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 6SA?
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 6SA?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DL16 6SA?
LocaleIQ matched DL16 6SA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL16 6SA?
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 6SA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.