Northrop Close is in Sunnybrow, Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 0NS 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 Northrop Close, Sunnybrow, Crook, DL15 0NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 0LZ, DL15 0NT, DL15 0NP, DL15 0LX, DL15 0LT, DL15 0NU, DL15 0XH, DL15 0XQ, DL15 0LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL15 0NS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.4% | 48.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 51.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 38.1% | 39.6% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 39.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.7%) 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 | 40.9% | 36.7% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32% | 1.8% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 7.7% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 5.7% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
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.
In the area around DL15 0NS this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 12.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 29.9% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 19.3% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 17.6% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 12.3% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -21.5% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.1% | 98% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 99.7% | 95.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 95.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 36.9% | 13.5% | 23.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northrop Close was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Coundon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northrop Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Coundon and the 850th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Northrop Close, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-10-19 | £69,629 |
| 5 Northrop Close, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2019-11-28 | £56,117 |
| 4 Northrop Close, Crook, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2007-04-20 | £81,783 |
| 4 Northrop Close, Crook, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2003-04-01 | £73,341 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnybrow Primary School Hunwick Lane , DL15 0LT | 3out of 4 | 93 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willington Primary School Chapel Street , Willington DL15 0EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington Cumberland Terrace, , Willington, DL15 0PB | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Church of England Primary School Hall Lane , Willington DL15 0QH | 3out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunwick Primary School Church Lane , Hunwick DL15 0JX | 3out of 4 | 2,091 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 | 1,226 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 | 3,241 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 | 789 yd | |
| The Bait Room | 54 High Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Coffea Espression | 49 High Street | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown Trout | 8 Prospect Place | 837 yd | |
| Crook Golf Club | Low Jobs Hill | 911 yd | |
| Willington Prospect WMC | 3 Prospect Terrace | 966 yd | |
| Gentlemans Club | Hutton Terrace | 996 yd | |
| Willington AFC | Hall Lane Estate | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Chippy | 78 High Street | 1,014 yd | |
| Lovely Village Chinese Takeaway | 80 High Street | 1,014 yd | |
| New Shanghai | 56 High Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 50-51 High Street | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spectrum Leisure Complex SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX HUNWICK LANE | cycling, health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Willington Primary School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Complete Fitness (Closed) Chapel Street | health and fitness suite | 1,061 yd |
| Willington A.F.C WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB WILLINGTON FOOTBALL CLUB HALL LANE ESTATE | grass pitches | 1,068 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% |
| Median download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.