Oak Avenue is in Willington, Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 0BJ 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Avenue, Willington, Crook, DL15 0BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 0BW, DL15 0UP, DL15 0BL, DL15 0DE, DL15 0DA, DL15 0BP, DL15 0BG, DL15 0GS, DL15 0BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL15 0BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.3% | 49.6% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 55.7% | 50.4% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 39.3% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 35.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 14.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 6.4% | -3.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 31.1% | 43.8% | 12.7% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 25.4% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -8.2% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 20.3% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 11.9% | 10.1% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 0.4% | -3.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 43.7% | 25.1% | -18.6% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 5% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 15.1% | 8.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 26% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 100% | 97.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 33% | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Avenue was 173.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% higher than the Coundon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Oak Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Coundon and the 336th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Oak Avenue, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2024-06-07 | £76,205 |
| 5 Oak Avenue, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-03-22 | £72,088 |
| 12 Oak Avenue, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,999 | 2023-10-13 | £44,044 |
| 12 Oak Avenue, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2023-04-28 | £40,833 |
| 11 Oak Avenue, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2018-05-25 | £78,843 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxclose Nursery School Oxclose Crescent , DL16 6RU | - not rated | 4,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Nursery School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | - not rated | 5,078 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 | 872 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Primary School Chapel Street , Willington DL15 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Byers Green Primary School Wear View , Byers Green DL16 7PN | - not rated | 1,502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Cumberland Terrace, , Willington, DL15 0PB | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary Cumberland Terrace, , Willington, DL15 0PB | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Academy Hall Lane Estate , Willington DL15 0QF | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Sports College Hall Lane Estate , Willington DL15 0QF | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | 3out of 4 | 4,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth Park School and Sixth Form College Whitworth Lane , DL16 7LN | - not rated | 4,686 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Learning Centre , DL15 0TY | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Academy Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | 2out of 4 | 4,285 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Whitworth Lane , DL16 7QW | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Secondary School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | 4out of 4 | 5,056 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitworth School Rock Road , DL16 7DB | - not rated | 5,202 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 | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Horse | 42 Low Willington | 456 yd | |
| Willington Cricket Club | Manor Road | 597 yd | |
| Cottles Bar | 30 Commercial Street | 1,026 yd | |
| The Commercial Willington | 115 Commercial Street | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebab House | 4 Commercial Street | 1,026 yd | |
| Golden Fish Inn | 6 Commercial Street | 1,026 yd | |
| Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway | 114 Commercial Street | 1,046 yd | |
| Rose Of India | 97-98 Commercial Street | 1,046 yd | |
| Pizza Nareno | 113 Commercial Street | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Commercial Street | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rosedale Recreation Ground MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| St Stephens Ce Primary School | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Parkside Academy HALL LANE ESTATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Willington A.F.C WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB HALL LANE ESTATE | grass pitches | 1,086 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.