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About

Crook South is a residential district situated on the western edge of the town of Crook. The area is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from different eras. Local amenities are centred around a few main roads, providing essential services for the community. The landscape is characterised by its position on rising ground, with views often extending towards the surrounding Wear Valley.

The area is defined by its proximity to open countryside, with farmland and rural lanes beginning shortly beyond the last rows of houses. A network of public footpaths connects the neighbourhood to nearby fields and wooded areas, offering accessible routes for walking. The local geography includes several small streams that feed into the larger River Wear, which flows through the valley below. This creates a distinct transition from the built environment to the agricultural land of County Durham.

Area overview

On average Crook South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crook South is £39,166 per year. There are 5 schools in Crook South: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Crook South is home to around 9,780 people, with a population density of about 330.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crook South Population
9,780
Population density
330.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.6(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.65(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.8(+21%)
Public order
6.03(-26%)
Shoplifting
4.7(-60%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,520
97.35%
Other White
83
0.85%
Indian
31
0.32%
Chinese
24
0.25%
White and Black African (mixed)
24
0.25%
Total population: 9,779

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,127
26.08%
No qualifications
1,721
21.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,629
19.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,197
14.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
717
8.79%
Total 16+ residents: 8,155

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,819
39.93%
Owns with a mortgage
1,411
30.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
798
17.52%
Other social rented
219
4.81%
Social rents from council
165
3.62%
Total households: 4,555

Property prices in Crook South

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £118,000 in Crook South area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Crook South in the 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced70£95,000
Flats1£31,000
Semi-Detached28£143,500
Detached29£225,000

10 years median price trend in Crook South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crook South.

All postcodes in Crook South

DL159QW

Crook

DL150HU

George Terrace

DL150BX

Reed Avenue

DL150UA

Birch Drive

DL150HS

Clarence Terrace

DL150HW

West End Terrace

DL150RS

Church Street

DL134LN

The Paddock

DL159RU

Wilson Street

DL159EW

Rear Hope Street

DL150HY

Burnington Drive

DL150GG

Lewthwaite Gardens

DL159DH

Sandringham Road

DL159SZ

Billy Row Green

DL158LA

Castle Close

DL159TZ

Gaskell Way

DL159AB

Low Jobs Hill

DL159AA

Low Jobs Hill

DL150RR

East View

DL159BP

Belle Vue

DL159UE

Wooley Meadows

DL159AJ

Kipling Way

DL159AE

Low Dowfold

DL158QQ

Queen Street

DL150SP

Croft Way

DL159ES

North Terrace

DL159DA

Osborne Gardens

DL150ST

Park View

DL150TJ

Stockley Lane

DL150QZ

Abbots Green

DL159AD

South Terrace

DL159SY

Peases West

DL158NB

New Road

DL150EL

Railway Terrace

DL150EW

Boyne Street

DL159TJ

Deerness Heights

DL159EF

Gladstone Street

DL159ER

Royal Grove

DL159QR

North Lane

DL150LX

Greenways

DL159QT

Moor Houses

DL167RE

Farm Buildings

DL159AQ

Church Hill

DL159FQ

Dickens Way

DL134LW

Front Street

DL158LU

Castle Close

DL150TL

Stockley Lane

DL150EN

Russell Place

DL150DP

Burn Place

DL150ER

Park Street

DL150UW

Cross Street

DL158LP

New Road

DL159ET

Church Street

DL134LP

Front Street

DL150UG

Mullin Close

DL150GD

Myers Grove

DL159BH

West Bridge Street

DL159AW

Crook

DL158NG

Emmerson Street

DL159DZ

Milburn Street

DL159HJ

Nelson Street

DL159SH

Wolsingham Road

DL150RP

West Road

DL150SZ

South Acre

DL158QF

Croft Street

DL158LT

Hollowdene Garth

DL159EG

Addison Street

DL159SB

Francis Street

DL158NA

Beechburn Park

DL158LQ

South End Villas

DL150EX

Park Street

DL150SR

Park Street

DL150HN

Cochrane Terrace

DL158JT

Morson Avenue

DL150TS

Stockley Lane

DL150HZ

Willington & Hunwick

DL150RY

Front Street

DL159EE

Gladstone Street

DL159TS

Byron Court

DL150EB

Richardson Court

DL159NR

High West Road

DL150UN

Elcoat Terrace

DL159HE

Whitfield Street

DL159JT

Flanders Way

DL150RT

Low Yard

DL150PD

High Street

DL159AZ

North Terrace

DL134LY

Garden Terrace

DL159BN

Howe Terrace

DL159UA

Church Street

DL150UE

Reed Avenue

DL150SY

School Row

DL159TF

Stanley Way

DL159EB

Grey Street

DL150XH

Elm Close

DL159ST

West Terrace

DL150TT

Wilson Street

DL158NR

Durham Road

DL158QG

Croft Avenue

DL159TH

The Paddock

Data Sources

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