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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 65 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
65
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
31.9(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.85(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.96(0%)
Public order
5.32(-39%)
Shoplifting
4.6(-62%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,520
97.35%
Other White
83
0.85%
Indian
31
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
24
0.25%
Chinese
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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £116,000 in Crook South area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 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
Detached31£225,000
Flats2£37,000
Semi-Detached30£150,000
Terraced70£92,500

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

DL158NN

South End Villas

DL159DY

Milburn Street

DL159UA

Church Street

DL150QZ

Abbots Green

DH78DY

Whitworth Lane

DL150ER

Park Street

DL158NE

South Street

DL158NG

Emmerson Street

DL159SX

Low Albert Terrace

DL159SZ

Billy Row Green

DL150HG

West Road

DL150TW

Stockley Lane

DL159QP

Alma Terrace

DL159UG

Tanners Mews

DL159UY

Trevelyan Place

DL159AG

Church Hill

DL150GG

Lewthwaite Gardens

DL150QT

Taylor Court

DL150SF

Holy Well Lane

DL159HS

Hope Street

DL150EY

South Street

DL150RN

Stockley Lane

DL158QT

New Road

DL159BE

Mill Street

DL159DH

Sandringham Road

DL158LA

Castle Close

DL159AA

Low Jobs Hill

DL159FR

Orwell Court

DL159NR

High West Road

DL159UX

Kingsley Drive

DL134LP

Front Street

DL150EP

Victoria Street

DL150BX

Reed Avenue

DL150RU

Russ Street

DL150XG

Cherry Tree Drive

DL159GQ

Clemitson Way

DL159TG

Stanley Way

DL159TQ

Dale View

DL150DW

Mill Street

DL159DA

Osborne Gardens

DL159SB

Francis Street

DL150HT

York Terrace

DL150TX

Durham Road

DL158JZ

Castle Close

DL158QQ

Queen Street

DL159BG

Church Street

DL159HD

Cooperative Terrace

DL159SR

Hill Terrace

DL150HS

Clarence Terrace

DL150SP

Croft Way

DL159EB

Grey Street

DL159PU

Collier Close

DL167RE

Farm Buildings

DL150PA

High Street

DL158NP

High Wheatbottom

DL159AX

Beckside Mews

DL159EY

West View

DL159QT

Moor Houses

DL159TU

Bronte Court

DL159RU

Wilson Street

DL134LX

Grahams Cottages

DL150EN

Russell Place

DL150SW

Wood View

DL134LZ

Wilson Street

DL150EJ

Railway Terrace

DL150HZ

Willington & Hunwick

DL159AY

High Road

DL159GH

Mowbray Close

DL150TF

Acorn Drive

DL158QP

Shipley Terrace

DL159BW

Linton Terrace

DL159TB

Institute Terrace

DL150HW

West End Terrace

DL150XH

Elm Close

DL159BL

Stanhope Terrace

DL159QU

Wolsingham Road

DL159TF

Stanley Way

DL150GF

Robinson Close

DL150TH

Stockley Lane

DL159BH

West Bridge Street

DL159DD

Alexandra Terrace

DL159DU

Arthur Street

DL159EA

Wilson Street

DL159QS

North Lane

DL150RT

Low Yard

DL150RW

Hazel Green

DL158NL

Crook

DL159BY

Bluebell Court

DL159EZ

Clarence Gardens

DL159TJ

Deerness Heights

DL150DY

Luxmoore Avenue

DL158JT

Morson Avenue

DL159BN

Howe Terrace

DL150AF

Woodlands Close

DL150TD

New Row

DL150TZ

Wilson Street

DL159AE

Low Dowfold

DL159DR

Garden Place

DL159HU

Hope Street

DL159SP

Well Bank

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.