Bridge Street is in Howden Le Wear, Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 8ES is located in the Crook 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 Bridge Street, Howden Le Wear, Crook, DL15 8ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 8ET, DL15 8EU, DL15 8EX, DL15 8FB, DL15 8EF, DL15 8EZ, DL15 8HA, DL15 8HQ, DL15 8ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL15 8ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.2% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.8% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.3% | 35.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 41.3% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 10.1% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
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 | 35.3% | 38.8% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.5% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 21.1% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 8ES this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 28.5% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 15.5% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 23.7% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 6% | 1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.3% | 97.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.1% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 125.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% higher than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Bridge Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 507th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.7%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenacres Bungalow Bridge Street, Crook, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-11-17 | £360,948 |
| 25 Bridge Street, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-02-19 | £209,808 |
| Bridge End Garage Bridge Street, Crook, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-02-04 | £465,845 |
| Greenacres Bungalow Bridge Street, Crook, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2017-12-06 | £196,268 |
| 26 Bridge Street, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £48,950 | 2014-04-04 | £76,277 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DL15 8ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Witton-le-Wear Primary School St James Gardens , Witton-le-Wear DL14 0BG | 4out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 2,775 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Hotel | Church Street | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Fryer | 38 Bridge Street | 131 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howden-Le-Wear Primary School School Street | grass pitches | 302 yd |
| Greenhead Playing Field WEAVERS CROFT | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.