New Road is in Crook and in County Durham district. DL15 8ND 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 New Road, Crook, DL15 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 8QF, DL15 8NE, DL15 8NQ, DL15 8NH, DL15 8QQ, DL15 8NG, DL15 8QE, DL15 9BG, DL15 8NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL15 8ND 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 | 52.4% | 51.1% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.9% | 1.3% | 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 | 24.6% | 41.5% | 16.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 36.2% | -12.2% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
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 | 34.4% | 40.3% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 31.7% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 17% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 11% | 7.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 27.9% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 9.9% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 20.8% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 385.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 243.3% higher than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
New Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 77th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 70.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Petrol Station New Road, Crook, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £3,699,995 | 2014-12-05 | £4,927,010 |
DL15 8ND 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,304 yd | Community school | 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 | 4,105 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherines Community Association | Market Place | 116 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Queen Street | 131 yd | |
| Mary's | 8 Church Street | 202 yd | |
| Viva Restaurant | 9 Church Street | 202 yd | |
| Blue Stone Tea Shop | Aidan House, 5-6 Commercial Street | 220 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surtees Hotel | 2 South Street | 116 yd | |
| Crook Town Cricket Club | Dawson Street | 122 yd | |
| The Horse Shoe Inn | 3-4 Church Street | 202 yd | |
| Crook Masonic Hall | 7 Church Street | 202 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 58 Commercial Street | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson's Market Plaice | 6 South Street | 116 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 4 South Street | 116 yd | |
| The Indian Cottage | 18 Church Street | 202 yd | |
| Quick Panda Express | 15 Church Street | 202 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 54 Commercial Street | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Queen Street | 131 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace | 300 yd | |
| Lidl | New Road | 382 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crook Cc CROOK CRICKET CLUB CROOK CRICKET CLUB DAWSON STREET | grass pitches | 195 yd |
| Crook Primary School CROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Wellness On Wheels (Closed) Civic Centre Civic Centre North Terrace | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Glenholme Park GLENHOLME PARK GLENHOLME PARK NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Glenholme Leisure Complex (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 386 yd |
| Mill Field WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Hartside Primary School HARTSIDE | grass pitches | 769 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.