Westerton Close, Binchester Moor, Spennymoor
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL16 7BJ.
At a glance
10 property sales on Westerton Close, Binchester Moor, Spennymoor have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £235,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £201,143. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Westerton Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Westerton Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL16 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £201,143 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £114,150 | 14 May 2021 |
Sold prices on Westerton Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 29 Jun 2026 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 22 Nov 2024 | £155,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 4 Aug 2022 | £228,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 25 Jul 2022 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 14 May 2021 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 23 Apr 2021 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 29, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 17 Aug 2020 | £7,300 | Other | Freehold |
| 23, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 13 Mar 2020 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 19 Dec 2019 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 26 Jul 2019 | £87,500 | Semi-detached | Leasehold |
| 12, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 31 Aug 2018 | £124,950 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 20, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 1 Jul 2016 | £152,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Westerton Close DL16 7BJ | 4 Mar 2016 | £203,000 | Detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23, Westerton Close | £195,000 (Dec 2019) → £185,000 (Mar 2020) → £228,000 (Aug 2022) | +17% over 3 yrs |
| 12, Westerton Close | £124,950 (Aug 2018) → £130,000 (Apr 2021) | +4% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Westerton Close
Crime
51 crimes were reported within about a mile of Westerton Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Westerton 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 Westerton Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlestone Moor Academy 265 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| The Oaks Secondary School 349 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Whitworth Park Academy 996 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Norman Cornish Academy 64 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.0 mi |
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Victoria Lane Academy 155 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Coundon 100 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Kirk Merrington Primary School 180 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding 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 2.7 mi · 53 min walk
- Bishop Auckland West Station station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Shildon station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 20 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Binchester Moor (NE-bound, Durham Road) 1 min walk
- Binchester Moor (SW-bound, Durham Road) 2 min walk
- South View (NW-bound, South View) 4 min walk
- South View (SE-bound, South View) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bishops Close Medical Practice
Spennymoor Health Centre, Bishops Close, Spennymoor · 1.6 mi - St Andrew's Medical Practice
Sensier House, St. Andrew's Lane, Spennymoor · 1.7 mi - Bishopgate Medical Centre
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland · 2.5 mi - Station View Medical Centre
29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland · 2.7 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 7 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 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 6 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 942 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.7% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 22.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,107 |
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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