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England / North East / County Durham / Crook

About

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.

Area overview

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).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Crook

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.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£230,500
Flats2£53,750
Semi-Detached30£129,625
Terraced70£88,750

10 years price trend in Crook

All postcodes in Crook

DL158AZ

Grange Bank

DL158JE

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158QE

Croft Street

DL158QX

New Road

DL159DF

Crook South

DL159GF

Gardener Court

DL159HB

Wheatbottom

DL159JA

High Hope Street

DL159LE

Maple Crescent

DL159LH

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159LT

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159NW

Uplands Close

DL159PE

Station Court

DL159PZ

Fern Valley

DL150RS

Church Street

DL158LS

Beechwood Lane

DL158EP

Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland

DL158HP

Edendale Crescent

DL158LF

South End Villas

DL159DG

Wheatbottom

DL159EJ

Addison Street

DL159LG

Lishman Avenue

DL150SA

Front Street

DL150UL

Cross Street

DL159LL

West End Villas

DL158BQ

Bridge Street

DL158DE

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158EA

Evergreen Court

DL158LG

South End Villas

DL158LU

Castle Close

DL159NE

Cedar Gardens

DL158NT

Ennerdale Drive

DL158QG

Croft Avenue

DL158QN

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159AD

Crook South

DL159EF

Gladstone Street

DL159GE

West Road

DL159HQ

Hope Street

DL159NQ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159NX

Westfield Drive

DL159PX

Burnhope Close

DL159TP

Chaucer Drive

DL159TW

Heather Lane

DL159UJ

Ravensworth Court

DL158AH

Wellgarth Court

DL158FG

Crook South

DL158LQ

South End Villas

DL159EE

Gladstone Street

DL159JU

Kellet Square

DL150RP

West Road

DL150UN

Front Street

DL158AN

Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland

DL158LB

Beechwood Lane

DL158PF

Scafell Gardens

DL159AB

Crook South

DL159EL

Addison Street

DL159HA

Wheatbottom

DL159PL

West End Villas

DL159UT

Austen Way

DL150UW

Cross Street

DL158BG

Railway Street

DL158BJ

Bridge Street

DL158DQ

Priorswood

DL158EG

Pennine Court

DL158HF

New Road

DL158QW

Durham Road

DL159GB

Appleby Court

DL159HX

Park Avenue

DL159JT

Kellet Square

DL159LD

Maple Crescent

DL159NA

Acacia Gardens

DL159PN

Lishman Avenue

DL158AG

Constantine Road

DL158AT

Addison Road

DL158EN

Rumby Hill Lane

DL158HS

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158JD

Prospect Road

DL158NQ

Bell Street

DL159DE

Crook South

DL159GG

Brown Court

DL159HY

Foundry Fields

DL159PR

Thistleflat Road

DL159QA

High West Road

DL158AD

Plantation Terrace

DL158DZ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158GA

Inglenook Close

DL158NX

Coniston Crescent

DL159DN

Beckside Mews

DL159DP

Crook South

DL159DW

Church Hill

DL159GD

Snowball Close

DL159RL

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158AE

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158AX

Addison Road

DL158ET

Bridge Street

DL158FA

Evergreen Court

DL158JY

Spinners Croft

DL158LN

New Road

DL158LP

New Road

DL158RA

Prospect Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.