Postcode DL15 9RH is located in a rural village, within the Tow Law ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Crook North & Tow Law area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crook North & Tow Law is £32,100 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 5.8 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Crook North & Tow Law has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,770 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Crook North & Tow Law has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 57.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 56.7% 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 of residents in Crook North & Tow Law is £32,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL15 9RH.
Crook North & Tow Law near DL15 9RH 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £98,000 in Tow Law 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 | 8 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £130,000 |
| Terraced | 29 | £75,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tow Law
In the DL15 9RH postcode area, located within Crook North & Tow Law, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Peases West Academy | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Hartside Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL15 9RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Corner Shop | 1 Albert Street, Billy Row, Crook, DL15 9SU | Walking directions to The Corner Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.