Postcode DL15 8LD is located in a rural town, within the Crook ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Crook South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crook South is £39,166 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 4.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Glenholme Park.
Crook South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,459 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Crook South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crook South is £39,166 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL15 8LD.
Crook South near DL15 8LD has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 4.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Glenholme Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glenholme Park |
Based on 178 recent sales, the median property price is £112,500 in Crook area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 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 | 37 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £43,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £136,275 |
| Terraced | 100 | £95,000 |
10 year median price trend in Crook
In the DL15 8LD postcode area, located within Crook South, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL15 8LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Queen Street, Crook, DL15 8QQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.