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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Hartside
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West Road
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Bridge Street
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Church Street
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New Road
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South End Villas
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Addison Street
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Lishman Avenue
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Cedar Gardens
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Bank Foot Grove
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Heather Lane
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Byron Court
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Browning Place
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Austen Way
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Plantation Terrace
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Emmerson Street
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Ennerdale Drive
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Ullswater Crescent
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New Road
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Kipling Way
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Royal Grove
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Calvert Street
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Foundry Fields
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Priorswood
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Edendale Crescent
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Dene Bridge
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Dene Bridge
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Larchfield Gardens
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Durham Road
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Arthur Street
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George Terrace
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Croft Avenue
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Lishman Avenue
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Crook South
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Castle Close
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New Road
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Patterdale Close
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Osborne Gardens
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Hartside
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Sycamore Gardens
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Longfellow Court
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Crook South
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Coniston Crescent
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Rumby Hill Bank
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Abbeywood
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Beckside Mews
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Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland
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High Street
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Hargill Road
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Hollowdene Garth
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Dawson Street
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Appleby Court
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.