Postcode DL15 8NX is located in a rural town, within the Crook ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Crook North & Tow Law area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 134.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crook North & Tow Law is £38,085 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 4.5 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glenholme Park.
Crook North & Tow Law has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 906 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Crook North & Tow Law has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crook North & Tow Law is £38,085 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from DL15 8NX.
Crook North & Tow Law near DL15 8NX 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 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Glenholme Park | Medium | Walking directions to Glenholme Park |
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Crook area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £675,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 36 | £250,498 | £198 |
| Flats | 3 | £165,000 | £136 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £125,250 | £158 |
| Terraced | 92 | £99,975 | £112 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163,475 | — | £91,250 | £66,500 |
| 2017 | £178,000 | £36,000 | £100,000 | £60,000 |
| 2018 | £180,000 | £101,500 | £95,000 | £65,250 |
| 2019 | £179,250 | £57,500 | £105,000 | £76,500 |
| 2020 | £180,000 | £115,512 | £100,000 | £72,000 |
| 2021 | £232,500 | £22,000 | £125,000 | £85,000 |
| 2022 | £230,000 | £173,000 | £106,000 | £86,000 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £63,000 | £110,500 | £82,000 |
| 2024 | £225,500 | £60,000 | £140,000 | £80,000 |
| 2025 | £249,995 | £108,250 | £128,000 | £98,000 |
| 2026 | £251,000 | £165,000 | £120,000 | £95,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150 | — | £116 | £73 |
| 2017 | £145 | £63 | £121 | £68 |
| 2018 | £157 | £96 | £113 | £74 |
| 2019 | £157 | £90 | £126 | £80 |
| 2020 | £160 | £232 | £98 | £83 |
| 2021 | £162 | £28 | £127 | £91 |
| 2022 | £186 | £196 | £121 | £101 |
| 2023 | £194 | £113 | £147 | £96 |
| 2024 | £212 | £107 | £142 | £93 |
| 2025 | £196 | £136 | £159 | £104 |
| 2026 | £201 | £136 | £134 | £115 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL15 8NX.
In the DL15 8NX postcode area, located within Crook North & Tow Law, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL15 8NX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Express | 1-3 East Bridge Street, Crook, DL15 9BJ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Crook Convenience Store | 10 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ | Walking directions to Crook Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 2-4 Commercial Street, Crook, DL15 9HP | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
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 8NX, 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
The area around DL15 8NX records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DL15 8NX in Crook North & Tow Law is £120,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DL15 8NX, including St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook, Crook Primary School (Good) and Hartside Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL15 8NX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 906 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland covering DL15 8NX is Sam Rushworth (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adrian Schulman (Reform UK), Paul David Bean (Reform UK) and Robbie Rodiss (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.