Yew Close, Spennymoor
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL16 7XY.
At a glance
5 property sales on Yew Close, Spennymoor have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 25 Nov 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £185,167.
House prices on Yew Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Yew 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 | 3 | £185,167 | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £108,500 | 20 Dec 2021 |
Sold prices on Yew Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Yew Close DL16 7XY | 25 Nov 2022 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Yew Close DL16 7XY | 20 Dec 2021 | £127,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Yew Close DL16 7XY | 8 Nov 2021 | £180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Yew Close DL16 7XY | 23 Feb 2021 | £155,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Yew Close DL16 7XY | 18 Jan 2016 | £90,000 | Semi-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.
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Crime and flood risk near Yew Close
Crime
210 crimes were reported within about a mile of Yew Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 81 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 21 |
| Shoplifting | 17 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Burglary | 11 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Yew 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 Yew Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy 245 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.2 mi |
| The Oaks Secondary School 349 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Middlestone Moor Academy 265 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Whitworth Park Academy 996 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Norman Cornish Academy 64 pupils | Academy special converter | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.5 mi |
| King Street Primary School 224 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| North Park Primary School 243 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Springmoor Grange School 415 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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 3.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min walk
- Bishop Auckland West Station station 4.0 mi · 1 hr 19 min walk
- Shildon station 4.9 mi · 1 hr 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Chestnut Avenue (SE-bound, Chestnut Avenue) 2 min walk
- Chestnut Avenue (NW-bound, Chestnut Avenue) 2 min walk
- Whitworth Terrace (SW-bound, Clyde Terrace) 3 min walk
- Beech Avenue - Ash Grove (SW-bound, Beech Avenue) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bishops Close Medical Practice
Spennymoor Health Centre, Bishops Close, Spennymoor · 0.5 mi - St Andrew's Medical Practice
Sensier House, St. Andrew's Lane, Spennymoor · 0.5 mi - Ferryhill And Chilton Medical Practice
The Surgery, Durham Road, Ferryhill · 2.0 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 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 59.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 27.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 695 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 19.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,470 |
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.
Nearby streets in DL16
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- Spencer Road£160k
- Woodward Road£177k
- Gibside Way£203k
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