Central Drive - DL16 7DQ
Key Postcode Insights
DL16 7DQ is a residential postcode situated on Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 529th largest and 247th most expensive of the 1,278 postcodes in the DL16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 14 properties: 12 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £89,776
- 10 Year change
- up 29.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £627pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £114/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL16 7DQ is a residential postcode situated on Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 529th largest and 247th most expensive of the 1,278 postcodes in the DL16 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 14 properties: 12 houses and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £89,776
- 10 Year change
- up 29.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £627pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £114/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.4%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DL16 7DQ
- 1 Central Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 Central Drive
4 Bed Early-century House
- 3 Central Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Central Drive
House
- 5 Central Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL16 7DQ sold for £61,500 on 30th June 2016. Since then prices are up an average of 32.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £89,776.
The DL16 7DQ Sales Market has increased by 29.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £89,776 |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £89,695 |
| June 2024 | 0% | £87,011 |
| June 2023 | 5.5% | £87,001 |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £82,437 |
| June 2021 | 6.1% | £76,386 |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £72,027 |
| June 2019 | 1.9% | £70,988 |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £69,662 |
| June 2017 | -0.7% | £69,079 |
| June 2016 | 2% | £69,600 |
| June 2015 | -3.5% | £68,231 |
| June 2014 | 4.8% | £70,708 |
| June 2013 | -2.2% | £67,472 |
| June 2012 | -5.8% | £68,992 |
| June 2011 | -2.5% | £73,224 |
| June 2010 | 1.3% | £75,140 |
| June 2009 | -12.3% | £74,162 |
| June 2008 | -1.6% | £84,601 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £85,963 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £627.
The DL16 7DQ Rental Market has increased by 52.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £627pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £610pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.1% | £580pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £542pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £499pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.3% | £449pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £422pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £417pcm |
| June 2018 | 0% | £416pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £416pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.6% | £413pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.8% | £406pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.1% | £403pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £403pcm |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £404pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.2% | £413pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.2% | £408pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.5% | £413pcm |
| June 2008 | 3% | £424pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £412pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 30th June 2016 for £61,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 32.2%.
DL16 7DQ has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Jun 2016£61,500 | 3 Bed House18, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DQ18, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DQ
- Sold Apr 2016£74,000 | 3 Bed House5, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DQ5, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DQ
- Sold Oct 2015£73,400 | 3 Bed House7, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DQ7, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DQ
Nearby Postcodes
DL16 7DQ is the 529th largest and the 247th most expensive postcode out of the 1,278 postcodes in the DL16 area.
- DL16 7DZ, Moorside, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DZ24 Addresses|81 m away
- DL16 7DR, Fern Grove, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DR23 Addresses|82 m away
- DL16 7DG, South View, Kirk Merrington, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DG14 Addresses|87 m away
- DL16 7DH, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DH14 Addresses|88 m away
- DL16 7DJ, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DJ1 Address|124 m away
Property Types
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (7)
- early-century house (5)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 12 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2025£145,000 | 4 Bed House108, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DP108, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DP
- Sold Jul 2024£101,000 | 3 Bed House54, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DL54, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DL
- Sold Jul 2007£96,000 | 3 Bed House54, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DL54, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16 7DL
Schools Nearby
- Middlestone Moor Academy500 m away
- Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy1.1 km away
- King Street Primary School1.9 km away
- Whitworth Park Academy800 m away
- Ferryhill School2.6 km away
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland4.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL16 7DQ is Bishop Auckland station, which is 5.2 kilometres away.
- Bishop Auckland|5.2 km away
- Shildon|7.0 km away
- Newton Aycliffe|8.4 km away
- Heighington|10.4 km away