New Road is in Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 8QE 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 8QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 8QT, DL15 8LH, DL15 8ND, DL15 8QG, DL15 8QF, DL15 8LQ, DL15 8LG, DL15 8QQ, DL15 8NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL15 8QE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 New Road, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-11-29 | £252,012 |
| Haydn House, 5 New Road, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-19 | £304,903 |
| 4 New Road, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-21 | £391,796 |
| 6 New Road, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2016-05-20 | £225,009 |
| 6 New Road, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2011-04-19 | £150,585 |
DL15 8QE 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 | 23 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,253 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 | 4,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Queen Street | 239 yd | |
| Glenholme Centre | New Road | 249 yd | |
| St Catherines Community Association | Market Place | 275 yd | |
| Blue Stone Tea Shop | Aidan House, 5-6 Commercial Street | 308 yd | |
| Mary's | 8 Church Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Town Cricket Club | Dawson Street | 269 yd | |
| Surtees Hotel | 2 South Street | 275 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 58 Commercial Street | 282 yd | |
| Elliot's Bar | 27 Commercial Street | 282 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 16 Commercial Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson's Market Plaice | 6 South Street | 275 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 4 South Street | 275 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 54 Commercial Street | 282 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 13 Commercial Street | 308 yd | |
| UKs Pizzeria | 7 Commercial Street | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Queen Street | 239 yd | |
| Lidl | New Road | 249 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crook Primary School CROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 108 yd |
| Glenholme Park GLENHOLME PARK GLENHOLME PARK NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 179 yd |
| Glenholme Leisure Complex (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 253 yd |
| Crook Cc CROOK CRICKET CLUB CROOK CRICKET CLUB DAWSON STREET | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Mill Field WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 399 yd |
| Wellness On Wheels (Closed) Civic Centre Civic Centre North Terrace | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Hartside Primary School HARTSIDE | grass pitches | 842 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.