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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 112 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
112
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Crook

DL158NX

Coniston Crescent

DL159DN

Beckside Mews

DL159DP

Crook South

DL159DW

Church Hill

DL159GD

Snowball Close

DL158LP

New Road

DL158AX

Addison Road

DL158AE

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158ET

Bridge Street

DL158FA

Evergreen Court

DL158JY

Spinners Croft

DL158LN

New Road

DL158RA

Prospect Road

DL159BP

Osborne Gardens

DL159GP

Mowbray Close

DL159JB

High Hope Street

DL159RL

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159TT

Shelley Close

DL158EL

Wellgarth Court

DL158HL

Bank Foot Grove

DL158HX

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158LD

Hollowdene

DL158NN

South End Villas

DL158PB

Coniston Crescent

DL158PP

Hawes Crescent

DL159AQ

Church Hill

DL159BA

Thistleflat Road

DL159DY

Hope Street

DL159HT

Hope Street

DL159JY

Foundry Fields

DL159ND

Cedar Gardens

DL159UA

Church Street

DL158DH

High West Road

DL158EJ

Plantation Terrace

DL158EU

Bridge Street

DL158NE

Emmerson Street

DL158NG

Emmerson Street

DL158PT

Langdale Avenue

DL159FP

Larkin Close

DL159LS

Pinetree Gardens

DL159NJ

Bank Foot Grove

DL159WB

Caldwell Drive

DL158FD

Hillside Court

DL158HN

Hargill Road

DL150SF

Holy Well Lane

DL158AQ

Constantine Road

DL158BW

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158HG

Spinners Croft

DL158PL

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159AG

Church Hill

DL159GS

Station Court

DL159HS

Hope Street

DL159HZ

High Hope Street

DL159UH

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159UY

Trevelyan Place

DL158HA

High Street

DL158JF

Prospect Road

DL158JH

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158LA

Castle Close

DL158PE

Ennerdale Drive

DL158QT

New Road

DL159AA

West Road

DL159BE

Mill Street

DL159DH

Sandringham Road

DL159FR

Orwell Court

DL159JQ

Percy Street

DL159LN

Laurel Gardens

DL159NL

High Hope Street

DL159NR

High West Road

DL159PY

West Road

DL159UX

Kingsley Drive

DL147RH

Addison Road

DL150RU

Russ Street

DL158HT

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158PG

Esk Gardens

DL159GQ

Clemitson Way

DL159JL

Swingfield Close

DL159LW

Laurel Gardens

DL159LZ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159PG

West End Villas

DL150RE

Bracken Hill Road

DL158BP

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158ER

Addison Road

DL159BG

Church Street

DL158JZ

Castle Close

DL158PQ

Blencathra Crescent

DL158QQ

Queen Street

DL159DA

Osborne Gardens

DL159HD

Crook South

DL159PH

West End Villas

DL158AS

Addison Road

DL158EQ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158EY

Bridge Street

DL158HU

Crook North & Tow Law

DL158JA

Bridge Street

DL158NP

Job's Hill Bank

DL159TU

Bronte Court

DL158PS

Langdale Avenue

DL159AH

High Hope Street

DL159AX

Beckside Mews