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Crook North & Tow Law

About

Crook North & Tow Law sits on the western edge of County Durham's former coalfield, characterised by elevated terrain and open moorland. The settlements are shaped by a history of deep coal mining and ironstone extraction, with former colliery sites and rows of terraced housing defining the landscape.

The area is marked by the presence of the world's oldest surviving iron railway bridge, a stone-arched structure built in 1727 to carry horse-drawn wagons. Wind farms now dot the high ground, a modern feature on this historic industrial ground.

Area overview

On average Crook North & Tow Law has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crook North & Tow Law is £38,085 per year. There are 4 schools in Crook North & Tow Law: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crook North & Tow Law is home to around 9,361 people, with a population density of about 372.9 per km2.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Crook North & Tow Law Population

9,361

Population density

372.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

35.89(-7%)

Criminal damage and arson

17.52(+54%)

Anti-social behaviour

16.24(-26%)

Public order

9.08(+11%)

Other crime

5.23(+41%)

North East average

Demographics

British

9,095

97.15%

Other White

0.76%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.35%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.28%

Other Asian

0.25%

Total population: 9,362

Economics

No qualifications

1,822

24.26%

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,599

21.29%

Level 3 (A level)

1,387

18.47%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,204

16.03%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

839

11.17%

Total 16+ residents: 7,510

Housing

Owns outright

1,252

30.03%

Owns with a mortgage

994

23.84%

Other social rented

727

17.44%

Social rents from council

563

13.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

520

12.47%

Total households: 4,169

Property prices in Crook North & Tow Law

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £102,000 in Crook North & Tow Law area, with individual transactions ranging from £27,000 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crook North & Tow Law over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	23	£102,000	£40,100	£89,000	£160,500	£197,800
Terraced	58	£92,500	£48,425	£75,000	£111,125	£155,550
Detached	16	£220,000	£107,500	£170,750	£317,500	£415,625
Flats	1	£90,000	£90,000	£90,000	£90,000	£90,000

10 years median price trend in Crook North & Tow Law

All postcodes in Crook North & Tow Law

DL134HH

Wolsingham Road

DL159DL

Military Row

DL159RP

Hillside View

DL158NS

Rydal Drive

DL159NW

Uplands Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail