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 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).
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Grey Street
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Job's Hill Bank
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West End Villas
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Collier Close
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Addison Road
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Dene Bridge
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Church Street
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Blencathra Crescent
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Hartside Close
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Wellgarth Court
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Church Street
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Bedburn Close
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Job's Hill Bank
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Bladeside
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Mowbray Close
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High Hope Street
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Park Avenue Close
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Sycamore Gardens
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West Bridge Street
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Wheatbottom
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Osborne Gardens
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Arthur Street
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Arthur Street
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Green Lane
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Low Yard
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Hazel Green
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Beechburn Park
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Crook South
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Bluebell Court
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Sandringham Road
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Crook South
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High Hope Street
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Constantine Road
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Beechburn Park
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Blencathra Crescent
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Orchard Close
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Crook South
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Durham Road
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Milburn Street
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Crook South
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Church Street
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Chaucer Drive
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Hope Street
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Laurel Gardens
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Satley Close
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Bridge Street
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High Street
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Abbeywood
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Sandringham Road
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Murphy Close
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High Hope Street
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Hamsterley Drive
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North Terrace
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Crook South
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Priorswood
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Moravian Street
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Coppice Mount
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Howden Green
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Bridge Street
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Firtree Drive
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Bedburn Close
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Croft Avenue
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Dickens Way
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Calvert Street
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Larchfield Gardens
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Millfield Grove
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Fielding Court
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Holy Well Lane
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Bridge Street
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Sheridan Drive
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Beechburn Park
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Addison Street
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Bladeside
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Wesley Street
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High Hope Street
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Crook North & Tow Law
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The Hollow