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DL15

CROOK

County Durham, North East, England

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DL15 covers CROOK in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £128,829
1yr change ▲ 10.4%
Crime 65% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£128,829

▲ 10.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

55% below national avg

Crime Rate

28.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

65% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

300 Mbps

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.

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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

£125K £128K £132K £135K £138K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

538,011

Population

67

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.

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300.0 Mbps

Avg Download

54.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

91%

Superfast Coverage

72%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about DL15 CROOK

What is the average house price in DL15 CROOK?
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 CROOK 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 is the population of DL15 CROOK?
The population of DL15 (CROOK) is approximately 538,011 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 28% of homes are owner-occupied, 15% are privately rented, and 20% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL15 CROOK?
There are 13 schools in or near DL15. 31% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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