Crook is a market town in County Durham, located in the Wear Valley. The area is known for its historical ties to coal mining, which shaped its development in the 19th and 20th centuries. The town centre features a mix of local shops, pubs, and services, with a weekly market held at the Market Place. Surrounding the town are green spaces like the nearby Hamsterley Forest, offering walking and cycling trails.
The ward includes residential areas with a mix of housing, from terraced homes to newer developments. Crook has good transport links, with bus routes connecting to nearby towns like Bishop Auckland and Durham. The area retains a strong sense of community, with events and activities often held at local venues such as the community centre. Schools and healthcare facilities serve the population, making it a practical place to live for families and older residents.
On average Crook has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Crook is £33,951 per year. There are 4 schools in Crook: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in Crook area, with individual transactions ranging from £21,500 up to £475,000.
Type | Sales | Median |
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Detached | 34 | £230,500 |
Flats | 2 | £53,750 |
Semi-Detached | 30 | £129,625 |
Terraced | 70 | £88,750 |
10 years price trend in Crook
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Grange Bank
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Croft Street
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New Road
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Crook South
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Gardener Court
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Wheatbottom
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High Hope Street
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Maple Crescent
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Uplands Close
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Station Court
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Fern Valley
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Church Street
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Beechwood Lane
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Wheatbottom
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Addison Street
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Lishman Avenue
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Front Street
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Cross Street
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Bridge Street
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Evergreen Court
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South End Villas
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Castle Close
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Cedar Gardens
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Ennerdale Drive
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Croft Avenue
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West Road
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Hope Street
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Burnhope Close
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Heather Lane
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Kellet Square
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Front Street
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Scafell Gardens
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Austen Way
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Cross Street
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Railway Street
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Bridge Street
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Priorswood
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Pennine Court
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New Road
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Durham Road
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Appleby Court
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Park Avenue
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Kellet Square
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Maple Crescent
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Acacia Gardens
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Lishman Avenue
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Constantine Road
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Addison Road
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Rumby Hill Lane
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Prospect Road
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Bell Street
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Crook South
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Brown Court
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Foundry Fields
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Thistleflat Road
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High West Road
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Plantation Terrace
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Inglenook Close
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Coniston Crescent
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Crook South
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Church Hill
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Snowball Close
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Addison Road
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Bridge Street
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Evergreen Court
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Spinners Croft
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New Road
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New Road
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Prospect Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.