Chapel Street is in Hunwick, Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 0LJ 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 Chapel Street, Hunwick, Crook, DL15 0LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 0LN, DL15 0LQ, DL15 0XF, DL15 0LG, DL15 0LP, DL15 0LR, DL15 0LD, DL15 0LH, DL15 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL15 0LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.1% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.9% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 34.5% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.2% | 50.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 52.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 33.8% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 18.9% | 15.4% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.6% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 17.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 32.4% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 99.5% 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 | 98.1% | 99.5% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 99.5% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 87.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.7% lower than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chapel Street has the 42nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 756th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Chapel Street, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2017-10-03 | £77,057 |
| 16 Chapel Street, Crook, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2005-08-12 | £143,482 |
| 16 Chapel Street, Crook, Durham Detached, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2004-04-30 | £142,763 |
DL15 0LJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 186 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 34 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 4,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunwick Primary School Church Lane , Hunwick DL15 0JX | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunnybrow Primary School Hunwick Lane , DL15 0LT | 3out of 4 | 1,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Primary School Chapel Street , Willington DL15 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 2,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Hall Lane , Willington DL15 0QH | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Cumberland Terrace, , Willington, DL15 0PB | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,243 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 5,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 5,389 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JZ | - not rated | 5,281 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,129 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 5,012 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quarry Tea House | 1 Helmington Square | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunwick & District WMC & Institute | 39-40 Wear View | 286 yd | |
| Hunwick Cricket Club | Rough Lea Playing Fields, Rough Lea Lane | 745 yd | |
| The Joiners Arms | 13 South View | 801 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hunwick Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Hunwick Recreation Ground HEPWORTH LANE | grass pitches | 728 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.