Brown Court is in Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 9GG is located in the Crook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brown Court, Crook, DL15 9GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 9GJ, DL15 9GH, DL15 9GQ, DL15 9GP, DL15 9GR, DL15 9GN, DL15 9GL, DL15 9GA, DL15 8LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL15 9GG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.6% | 47.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 42.7% | 40.7% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 45.2% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 59.3% | 52.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 38% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 10.3% | 11.5% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 15.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 22.9% | 21.8% | -1.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 36% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| White | 100% | 97.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 95.8% | 98% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 98% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brown Court was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brown Court has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 525th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Brown Court, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2024-03-15 | £130,918 |
| 3 Brown Court, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-09-08 | £150,251 |
| 1 Brown Court, Crook, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2023-01-30 | £170,888 |
| 6 Brown Court, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2019-06-28 | £116,005 |
| 7 Brown Court, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-12-08 | £119,552 |
DL15 9GG 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 | 133 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 2,549 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 | 4,552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenholme Centre | New Road | 527 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Queen Street | 710 yd | |
| Blue Stone Tea Shop | Aidan House, 5-6 Commercial Street | 719 yd | |
| St Catherines Community Association | Market Place | 802 yd | |
| The Big Bite | 20b Hope Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Town AFC | West Road | 558 yd | |
| Peases West Sports Centre | Peases West | 599 yd | |
| Elliot's Bar | 27 Commercial Street | 687 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 58 Commercial Street | 687 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 16 Commercial Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Only Foods and Sauces | Crook Town AFC, West Road | 477 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 54 Commercial Street | 687 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 13 Commercial Street | 719 yd | |
| UKs Pizzeria | 7 Commercial Street | 719 yd | |
| Golden Fry | 48 Laurel Gardens | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | New Road | 527 yd | |
| Aldi | Queen Street | 710 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crook Primary School CROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Glenholme Leisure Complex (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 527 yd |
| Mill Field WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Glenholme Park GLENHOLME PARK GLENHOLME PARK NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Greenhead Playing Field WEAVERS CROFT | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Crook Cc CROOK CRICKET CLUB CROOK CRICKET CLUB DAWSON STREET | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Wellness On Wheels (Closed) Civic Centre Civic Centre North Terrace | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Hartside Primary School HARTSIDE | grass pitches | 1,049 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% |
| Median download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.