Thorn Close - DL16 7DU
Key Postcode Insights
DL16 7DU is a residential postcode situated on Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 530th largest and 177th 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
- £79,804
- 10 Year change
- up 29.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £573pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £106/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL16 7DU is a residential postcode situated on Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 530th largest and 177th 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
- £79,804
- 10 Year change
- up 29.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £573pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £106/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DL16 7DU
- 1 Thorn Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 3 Thorn Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Thorn Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 7 Thorn Close
House
- 9 Thorn Close
3 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL16 7DU sold for £69,995 on 5th July 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 4.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £79,804.
The DL16 7DU Sales Market has increased by 29.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £79,804 |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £79,732 |
| June 2024 | 0% | £77,346 |
| June 2023 | 5.5% | £77,337 |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £73,280 |
| June 2021 | 6.1% | £67,901 |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £64,027 |
| June 2019 | 1.9% | £63,103 |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £61,924 |
| June 2017 | -0.7% | £61,406 |
| June 2016 | 2% | £61,869 |
| June 2015 | -3.5% | £60,652 |
| June 2014 | 4.8% | £62,854 |
| June 2013 | -2.2% | £59,978 |
| June 2012 | -5.8% | £61,328 |
| June 2011 | -2.5% | £65,091 |
| June 2010 | 1.3% | £66,794 |
| June 2009 | -12.3% | £65,924 |
| June 2008 | -1.6% | £75,204 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £76,414 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £573.
The DL16 7DU Rental Market has increased by 52.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £573pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £557pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.1% | £530pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £495pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £455pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.3% | £410pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £385pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £381pcm |
| June 2018 | 0% | £380pcm |
| June 2017 | 0.9% | £380pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.6% | £377pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.8% | £371pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.1% | £368pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.1% | £368pcm |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £369pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.2% | £377pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.2% | £373pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.5% | £377pcm |
| June 2008 | 3% | £387pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £376pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 5th July 2023 for £69,995 and since then the market in the area has increased by 4.0%.
DL16 7DU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2023£69,995 | 3 Bed House23, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DU23, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DU
- Sold Dec 2020£61,000 | 3 Bed House13, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DU13, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DU
- Sold Mar 2020£72,000 | 3 Bed House1, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DU1, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DU
Nearby Postcodes
DL16 7DU is the 530th largest and the 177th most expensive postcode out of the 1,278 postcodes in the DL16 area.
- DL16 7DX, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DX24 Addresses|30 m away
- DL16 7DJ, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DJ1 Address|46 m away
- DL16 7DL, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DL15 Addresses|83 m away
- DL16 7DH, Central Drive, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DH14 Addresses|94 m away
- DL16 7DR, Fern Grove, Spennymoor, DL16DL16 7DR23 Addresses|98 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 9 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (9)
- early-century house (2)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 12 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2023£91,000 | 3 Bed House2, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DX2, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DX
- Sold Dec 2006£85,950 | 3 Bed House8, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DX8, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DX
- Sold Nov 2005£83,000 | 3 Bed House8, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DX8, Thorn Close, Spennymoor, DL16 7DX
Schools Nearby
- Middlestone Moor Academy300 m away
- Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy1.0 km away
- King Street Primary School1.7 km away
- Whitworth Park Academy600 m away
- Ferryhill School2.6 km away
- King James I Academy Bishop Auckland4.8 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL16 7DU is Bishop Auckland station, which is 5.4 kilometres away.
- Bishop Auckland|5.4 km away
- Shildon|7.1 km away
- Newton Aycliffe|8.6 km away
- Durham|10.2 km away
