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About

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.

Area overview

On average Tow Law has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tow Law Population
4,642
Population density
186.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,533
97.65%
Other White
28
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.3%
Chinese
12
0.26%
Irish
12
0.26%
Total population: 4,642

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
747
36.28%
Owns with a mortgage
534
25.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
316
15.35%
Other social rented
309
15.01%
Social rents from council
83
4.03%
Total households: 2,059

Property prices in Tow Law

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £98,000 in Tow Law area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £675,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Tow Law in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tow Law over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£227,500
Semi-Detached7£115,000
Terraced32£77,500

10 years median price trend in Tow Law

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tow Law.

All postcodes in Tow Law

DL134PA

Thornley Road

DL159BB

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159QS

North Lane

DL159QU

Wolsingham Road

DL159RF

Elm Gardens

DL159TF

Stanley Way

DL134AP

Smith Street

DL134NP

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159TJ

Deerness Heights

DL134BQ

North Road

DL134LH

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134LY

Gladstone Terrace

DL134PG

Thornley Road

DL159SE

Wilson Street

DL159SP

Well Bank

DL134AE

Castle Bank

DL134BH

North Road

DL134BP

High Street

DL134DD

Dan's Castle

DL134NH

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134PN

Wolsingham Road

DL159QW

Crook South

DL159SF

North Lane

DL159SG

High Road

DL134AZ

Dan's Castle

DL134EY

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134QF

Inkerman Road

DL159QG

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159QN

White Lea Road

DL159RX

Wilson Street

DL134AQ

Grove Road

DL134DN

Bridge Street

DL134ED

Thornley Road

DL134JT

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134NQ

Bridge Street

DL134PD

Thornley Road

DL134BD

Dan's Castle

DL134DT

Station Street

DL134EF

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134EH

Ironworks Road

DL134LS

Gladstone Terrace

DL159SN

High Road

DL134BG

Fellside Close

DL134DR

Castle Bank

DL134DX

Campbell Street

DL134DZ

Bridge Street

DL159QZ

Myrtle Grove

DL159TH

Well Bank

DL134AT

Castle Bank

DL134AY

Castle Bank

DL134DG

Campbell Street

DL134LB

High Street

DL159RJ

Peases West

DL159SS

Billy Row Green

DL159SY

Peases West

DL134BB

Dan's Castle

DL134EJ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134ES

Ironworks Road

DL134HG

Inkerman Road

DL134LJ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159AW

Crook South

DL159RD

Oak Gardens

DL159RQ

Poplar Terrace

DL159UE

High Road

DL134ER

Attwood Road

DL134EE

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159UF

Crook South

DL134EL

Weardale Crescent

DL134EW

Weardale Crescent

DL134NU

Thornley Road

DL159QY

Roddymoor Court

DL159SA

Wilson Street

DL134AJ

Grove Road

DL134HE

Church Lane

DL134PZ

North Road

DL159QL

Craig Lea Road

DL134DH

Church Lane

DL134LQ

Bridge Street

DL134LU

Crook South

DL159AN

Wooley Terrace

DL159SD

Black Road

DL159SU

Billy Row Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.