Brown Avenue is in Willington, Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 0EF 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 Brown Avenue, Willington, Crook, DL15 0EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 0GE, DL15 0GF, DL15 0DZ, DL15 0GB, DL15 0GG, DL15 0ED, DL15 0EG, DL15 0EB, DL15 0GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL15 0EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48% | 49.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 0EF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 27.3% | 28.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 57.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 8.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 31% | 32.6% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 14% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.4% | 26.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 30.5% | 0.2% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 0.7% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.7% | 97.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 97.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 59.7% | 46.2% | 13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Avenue was 103.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% lower than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brown Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 628th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Brown Avenue, Crook, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £27,000 | 1999-07-14 | £90,359 |
DL15 0EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Retired | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Primary School Chapel Street , Willington DL15 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Cumberland Terrace, , Willington, DL15 0PB | - not rated | 528 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnybrow Primary School Hunwick Lane , DL15 0LT | 3out of 4 | 738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Hall Lane , Willington DL15 0QH | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunwick Primary School Church Lane , Hunwick DL15 0JX | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,626 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Leisure Centre | Spectrum Leisure Complex, Hunwick Lane | 311 yd | |
| The Bait Room | 54 High Street | 406 yd | |
| Coffea Espression | 49 High Street | 413 yd | |
| Great North Eats | 110 Commercial Street | 531 yd | |
| Grace and Flavour Community Cafe C.I.C. | Willington Open Door Methodist Church, Wesley Street | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willington Prospect WMC | 3 Prospect Terrace | 359 yd | |
| Gentlemans Club | Hutton Terrace | 381 yd | |
| Willington AFC | Hall Lane Estate | 401 yd | |
| Willington Masonic Club | 2 South Street | 406 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 52 High Street | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shanghai | 56 High Street | 406 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 50-51 High Street | 406 yd | |
| The Best Chippy | 78 High Street | 454 yd | |
| Lovely Village Chinese Takeaway | 80 High Street | 454 yd | |
| Parrano Pizza Restaurant and Takeaway | 114 Commercial Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 1-2 Commercial Street | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willington Primary School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 275 yd |
| Spectrum Leisure Complex SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX HUNWICK LANE | cycling, health and fitness suite | 315 yd |
| Complete Fitness (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 389 yd |
| Willington A.F.C WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB HALL LANE ESTATE | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| Parkside Academy HALL LANE ESTATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| St Stephens Ce Primary School | grass pitches | 675 yd |
| Rosedale Recreation Ground MANOR ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.