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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

DL150HL

Watling Terrace

DL150GB

Armstrong Drive

DL159UT

Austen Way

DL159RY

Railway Terrace

DL159GW

Jobson Meadows

DL159DQ

King Albert Place

DL150HH

Carville Estate

DL150SF

Holy Well Lane

DL159UX

Kingsley Drive

DL167RG

Willington & Hunwick

DL158NE

South Street

DH78DN

Goodwell Field

DL159SG

Mount Pleasant

DL150RU

Russ Street

DL134LZ

Wilson Street

DL159TP

Wordsworth Court

DL159SE

Cooperative Terrace

DL159DP

Wylams Cottages

DL134LR

Flag Terrace

DL159DX

Garden Houses

DL150EJ

Railway Terrace

DL159FR

Orwell Court

DL159UU

Fielding Court

DL158NP

High Wheatbottom

DL159GL

Murphy Close

DL150HD

Red House Gardens

DL150TQ

Stockley Lane

DL159DG

Windsor Terrace

DL159SF

Mount Pleasant

DL159AX

Beckside Mews

DH78DY

Whitworth Lane

DL159RX

Reservoir Terrace

DL159GJ

Rudkin Drive

DL159HA

Wheatbottom

DL159UY

Trevelyan Place

DL158FG

Oakwood Court

DL159SD

Black Road

DL159NU

Woodifield Hill

DL150TZ

Wilson Street

DL150AP

The Burn

DL158QE

New Road

DL150SA

Homelands Court

DL159DD

Alexandra Terrace

DL150HB

Denewood Close

DL159DF

Crook

DL159EN

Rosemount Terrace

DL159DT

Arthur Street

DL150QT

Taylor Court

DL159GH

Mowbray Close

DL159UF

St Thomas Court

DL159SU

Albert Terrace

DL150QY

Abbots Green

DL158LN

New Road

DL159SN

High Road

DL150RX

Coronation Terrace

DL150XQ

Maple Close

DL158NH

Dawson Street

DL159TQ

Dale View

DL150EU

Bourne Way

DL150SU

Reed Avenue

DL150TF

Acorn Drive

DL159BZ

Crook

DL158QH

New Road

DL150HX

Dene View

DL167RD

Whitworth Lane

DL159TN

Heather Lane

DL159TD

Temperance Terrace

DL150JA

Hunwick Lane

DL159NT

High West Road

DL150AQ

Rosedale Terrace

DL150RW

Hazel Green

DL150TG

Stockley Lane

DL150GF

Robinson Close

DL159PR

Thistleflat Road

DL150HP

Springfield Terrace

DL159EH

Addison Street

DL159DE

Cemetery Cottages

DL159GG

Brown Court

DL159TY

Browning Place

DL158QX

New Road

DL150XG

Cherry Tree Drive

DL159DR

Garden Place

DL150TB

Institute Street

DL159PZ

Fern Valley

DL159DY

Milburn Street

DL150DW

Mill Street

DL150SH

Country View

DL150FG

Larmouth Court

DL159AY

High Road

DL159HB

Wheatbottom

DL159PX

Burnhope Close

DL159EJ

Addison Street

DL159HS

Hope Street

DL150PA

High Street

DL158NF

Emmerson Street

DL150HQ

Carville Terrace

DL159SW

Billy Hill

DL134LU

Crook

DL159TT

Shelley Close

DL159HD

Cooperative Terrace

Data Sources

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