DL15 — CROOK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL15

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL15 is £128,829, which is 38% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL15 cost 55.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL15 have risen 10.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£242,330	243
Semi-detached	£126,204	255
Terraced	£85,927	606
Flat	£53,031	16
All types	£128,829	1172

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL15

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 28.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL15 has a crime rate well 65% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

9.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL15

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL15 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Crook Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Stanley (Crook) Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Sunnybrow Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Willington Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

Median Age

28%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

28.0%

Private rent

15.0%

Social rent

20.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL15 are 300.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL15 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL15 — CROOK

Area Summary

DL15 (CROOK) offers affordable property prices (£128,829, 55% below national average), low crime (65% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (300 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL15?

The average house price in DL15 (CROOK) is £128,829, based on 1172 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 55% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 10.4% over the past year.

Is DL15 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL15 is significantly below the national average (28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (9.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (6.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL15?

There are 13 schools in or near DL15. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DL15?

Council tax in DL15 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL15?

The average broadband download speed in DL15 is 300 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 91% of premises, ultrafast to 72%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL15 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 28% of homes in DL15 are owner-occupied. 15% are privately rented and 20% are social housing. The total population is approximately 538,011.