The Paddock is in Willington, Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 0BE is located in the Willington and Hunwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddock, Willington, Crook, DL15 0BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 0DL, DL15 0BG, DL15 0GR, DL15 0GS, DL15 0BD, DL15 0DN, DL15 0GT, DL15 0UP, DL15 0GU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL15 0BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 52.2% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 50.3% | 47.8% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DL15 0BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.2% | 23% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -14.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 58.2% | -11.6% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 42.4% | -10.3% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 3% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 9.6% | -8.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 41% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.5% | 95.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 95.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 68.5% | 46.2% | 22.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddock was 47.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.4% lower than the Coundon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Paddock has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Coundon and the 535th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 The Paddock, Crook, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-06-28 | £378,488 |
| 2 The Paddock, Crook, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2000-03-01 | £359,669 |
DL15 0BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL15 0BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Education | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 36 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | 4out of 4 | 5,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Hall Lane , Willington DL15 0QH | 3out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Primary School Chapel Street , Willington DL15 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Cumberland Terrace, , Willington, DL15 0PB | - not rated | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Byers Green Primary School Wear View , Byers Green DL16 7PN | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnybrow Primary School Hunwick Lane , DL15 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Academy Hall Lane Estate , Willington DL15 0QF | 4out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 1out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 4,720 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great North Eats | 110 Commercial Street | 712 yd | |
| Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C. | Willington Open Door Methodist Church, Wesley Street | 779 yd | |
| Coffea Espression | 49 High Street | 977 yd | |
| The Bait Room | 54 High Street | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | 42 Low Willington | 149 yd | |
| Willington Cricket Club | Manor Road | 344 yd | |
| Cottles Bar | 30 Commercial Street | 692 yd | |
| The Commercial Willington | 115 Commercial Street | 712 yd | |
| Willington WMC & Institute | 1a Hall Lane Estate | 798 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab House | 4 Commercial Street | 692 yd | |
| Golden Fish Inn | 6 Commercial Street | 692 yd | |
| Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway | 114 Commercial Street | 712 yd | |
| Rose Of India | 97-98 Commercial Street | 712 yd | |
| Pizza Nareno | 113 Commercial Street | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Commercial Street | 691 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Recreation Ground MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| St Stephens Ce Primary School | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Parkside Academy HALL LANE ESTATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Willington A.F.C WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB HALL LANE ESTATE | grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Complete Fitness (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 937 yd |
| Willington Primary School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.