Postcode DL15 9DA 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crook South is £39,166 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland, about 4.6 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 South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,400 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Crook South has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.3% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from DL15 9DA.
Crook South near DL15 9DA 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 4.6 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 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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL15 9DA.
In the DL15 9DA postcode area, located within Crook South, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL15 9DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Premier Express | 1-3 East Bridge Street, Crook, DL15 9BJ | Walking directions to Premier Express |
| 0.3 mi | Crook Convenience Store | 10 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ | Walking directions to Crook Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace, Crook, DL15 9AZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.3 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 9DA, 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 9DA records about 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL15 9DA in Crook South 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 9DA, 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 9DA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,400 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 9DA 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.