Abley Close, Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL16 7FA.
At a glance
37 property sales on Abley Close, Middlestone Moor, Spennymoor have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £200,750. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £143,729. Average sale prices rose from £139,184 in 2017 to £200,750 in 2026 (+44%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 25% above the Spennymoor average of £160,430 over the same period. 11 homes here have sold more than once since 2017; 9 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Abley Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DL16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 23 | £143,729 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Detached | 12 | £179,830 | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Terraced | 2 | £137,495 | 6 Sep 2018 |
Sold prices on Abley Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 27 Mar 2026 | £191,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 16 Feb 2026 | £210,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 11 Jun 2025 | £179,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 26 Jun 2024 | £225,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 28 Jul 2023 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 4, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 28 Jul 2023 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 31 Mar 2023 | £169,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 11 Nov 2022 | £150,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 28 Oct 2022 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 5 Feb 2021 | £148,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 15 May 2020 | £125,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 15, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 15 May 2020 | £125,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 25 Jan 2019 | £142,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 13 Sep 2018 | £146,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 31, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 13 Sep 2018 | £122,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 33, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 13 Sep 2018 | £122,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 53, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 6 Sep 2018 | £124,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 35, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 31 Aug 2018 | £147,495 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 2, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 10 Aug 2018 | £149,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 37, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 27 Jul 2018 | £149,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 14, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 18 Jun 2018 | £149,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 39, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 31 May 2018 | £149,995 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 39, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 31 May 2018 | £149,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 10, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 6 Apr 2018 | £149,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 47, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 6 Apr 2018 | £127,495 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 47, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 6 Apr 2018 | £127,495 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 43, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Mar 2018 | £149,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 43, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Mar 2018 | £149,995 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 45, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Mar 2018 | £95,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 49, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Mar 2018 | £110,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 49, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Mar 2018 | £110,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 51, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Mar 2018 | £95,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 51, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Mar 2018 | £95,000 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 12, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 28 Mar 2018 | £130,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 12, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 28 Mar 2018 | £130,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 41, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 28 Mar 2018 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 45, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 23 Mar 2018 | £95,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 8, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 16 Mar 2018 | £149,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 3, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 28 Feb 2018 | £149,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 2 Feb 2018 | £189,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 27, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 2 Feb 2018 | £189,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 29, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Jan 2018 | £164,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 23, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 26 Jan 2018 | £169,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 21, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 24 Nov 2017 | £134,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 27 Oct 2017 | £130,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 5, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 13 Oct 2017 | £154,996 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Sep 2017 | £189,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Sep 2017 | £108,000 | Other New build | Freehold |
| 4, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 29 Sep 2017 | £108,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 1, Abley Close DL16 7FA | 22 Sep 2017 | £131,850 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Abley Close | £149,995 (Aug 2018) → £191,500 (Mar 2026) | +28% over 8 yrs |
| 29, Abley Close | £164,995 (Jan 2018) → £210,000 (Feb 2026) | +27% over 8 yrs |
| 14, Abley Close | £149,995 (Jun 2018) → £179,950 (Jun 2025) | +20% over 7 yrs |
| 27, Abley Close | £189,995 (Feb 2018) → £225,000 (Jun 2024) | +18% over 6 yrs |
| 4, Abley Close | £108,000 (Sep 2017) → £135,000 (Jul 2023) | +25% over 6 yrs |
| 1, Abley Close | £131,850 (Sep 2017) → £142,500 (Jan 2019) → £169,950 (Mar 2023) | +29% over 6 yrs |
| 15, Abley Close | £128,995 (Jun 2017) → £125,000 (May 2020) → £150,000 (Nov 2022) | +16% over 5 yrs |
| 25, Abley Close | £189,995 (Sep 2017) → £200,000 (Oct 2022) | +5% over 5 yrs |
| 39, Abley Close | £149,995 (May 2018) → £148,000 (Feb 2021) | -1% over 3 yrs |
| 41, Abley Close | £110,000 (Mar 2017) → £110,000 (Mar 2018) | +0% over under a year |
| 5, Abley Close | £152,995 (Sep 2017) → £154,996 (Oct 2017) | +1% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Abley Close
Crime
80 crimes were reported within about a mile of Abley Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 30 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Abley Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Tees Flood alert area
- River Skerne Flood alert area
- Lower River Wear Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Abley Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Academy 265 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| The Oaks Secondary School 349 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Whitworth Park Academy 996 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Norman Cornish Academy 64 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.8 mi |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Kirk Merrington Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.3 mi |
| King Street Primary School 224 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| North Park Primary School 243 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Bishop Auckland station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Bishop Auckland West Station station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min walk
- Shildon station 4.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- South View (SW-bound, South View) 2 min walk
- South View (NE-bound, South View) 3 min walk
- Newsagents (SW-bound, Durham Road) 3 min walk
- Newsagents (NE-bound, Durham Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bishops Close Medical Practice
Spennymoor Health Centre, Bishops Close, Spennymoor · 1.3 mi - St Andrew's Medical Practice
Sensier House, St. Andrew's Lane, Spennymoor · 1.3 mi - Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Durham Road, Ferryhill · 2.6 mi - Bishopgate Medical Centre
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland · 2.9 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 2 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 41.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 40.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 921 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,769 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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