Tow Law is a ward in County Durham, located in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is known for its rural landscape, with rolling hills and open moorland. Historically, Tow Law was a mining and ironworking town, and remnants of its industrial past can still be seen. The ward includes the village of Tow Law, which serves as a local hub with basic amenities and a close-knit community.
The surrounding countryside offers walking and cycling routes, with views across the Durham Dales. The area has a mix of farmland and woodland, supporting local wildlife. Tow Law retains a quiet, residential feel, with a focus on traditional industries and outdoor recreation. The ward’s history and natural surroundings make it a distinctive part of County Durham.
On average Tow Law has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tow Law is £33,215 per year. There are 4 schools in Tow Law: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £96,500 in Tow Law area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £292,500.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £224,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £72,500 |
10 years price trend in Tow Law
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Thornley Road
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Wolsingham Road
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Elm Gardens
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Stanley Way
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Smith Street
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Deerness Heights
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North Road
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Gladstone Terrace
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Thornley Road
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Wilson Street
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Well Bank
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Castle Bank
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North Road
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High Street
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Dan's Castle
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Wolsingham Road
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Crook South
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North Lane
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High Road
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Dan's Castle
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Inkerman Road
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Crook North & Tow Law
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White Lea Road
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Wilson Street
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Grove Road
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Bridge Street
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Thornley Road
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Bridge Street
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Thornley Road
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Dan's Castle
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Station Street
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Ironworks Road
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Gladstone Terrace
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High Road
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Fellside Close
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Castle Bank
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Campbell Street
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Bridge Street
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Myrtle Grove
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Well Bank
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Castle Bank
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Castle Bank
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Campbell Street
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High Street
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Peases West
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Peases West
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Dan's Castle
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Ironworks Road
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Inkerman Road
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Crook South
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Oak Gardens
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Poplar Terrace
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High Road
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Attwood Road
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Crook North & Tow Law
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Crook South
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Weardale Crescent
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Thornley Road
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Roddymoor Court
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Wilson Street
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Grove Road
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Church Lane
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North Road
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Craig Lea Road
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Church Lane
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Bridge Street
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Crook South
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Wooley Terrace
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Black Road
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Billy Row Green
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.