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Tow Law

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 65 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
65
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Tow Law

DL134LF

Wear Street

DL134LZ

Wilson Street

DL134NJ

Craig Lea Road

DL159AY

High Road

DL159QD

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159TB

Billy Row Green

DL134PA

Thornley Road

DL159BB

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159QU

Wolsingham Road

DL159QS

North Lane

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

DL134DD

Dan's Castle

DL134BH

North Road

DL134AE

Castle Bank

DL134BP

High Street

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

DL159RX

Wilson Street

DL159QG

Crook North & Tow Law

DL159QN

White Lea Road

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

DL134LJ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134BB

Dan's Castle

DL134EJ

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134ES

Ironworks Road

DL159AW

Crook South

DL159RD

Oak Gardens

DL159RQ

Poplar Terrace

DL159UE

High Road

DL134EE

Crook North & Tow Law

DL134ER

Attwood Road

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

DL134QD

Inkerman Road

DL159QL

Craig Lea Road

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