Postcode DL15 9RY 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 South area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Crook South is £35,600 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 5.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Crook South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,325 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Crook South has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.4% 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 of residents in Crook South is £35,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL15 9RY.
Crook South near DL15 9RY 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 5.7 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 9RY postcode area, located within Crook South, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Stanley (Crook) Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Peases West Academy | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.