Postcode DL15 8BB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Crook ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Stanhope & Weardale area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 3.1 miles away.
Stanhope & Weardale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,552 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 31% least deprived areas in England.
Stanhope & Weardale has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Stanhope & Weardale is £42,936 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL15 8BB.
Stanhope & Weardale near DL15 8BB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 181 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 in Crook area, with individual transactions ranging from £25,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £252,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £108,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £129,750 |
| Terraced | 108 | £99,950 |
10 year median price trend in Crook
In the DL15 8BB postcode area, located within Stanhope & Weardale, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL15 8BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adrian Schulman
Crook - Elected 1 May 2025
Paul David Bean
Crook - Elected 1 May 2025
Robbie Rodiss
Crook - Elected 1 May 2025
Sam Rushworth
Bishop Auckland - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.