Nelson Street is in Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 9HJ 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 Nelson Street, Crook, DL15 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 9JU, DL15 9JT, DL15 9HN, DL15 9HP, DL15 9HS, DL15 9HR, DL15 9HT, DL15 9HH, DL15 9JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL15 9HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 46.5% | 49.8% | 3.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 53.5% | 50.2% | -3.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 40.5% | 38.6% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.5% | 28.9% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -15.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 18.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 | 37.3% | 41.3% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -7.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 29.9% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 20.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 23% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 12.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 16.4% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 22.4% | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.5% | 15.2% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| White | 100% | 98% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 53.3% | 46.2% | 7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson Street was 746.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 565.3% higher than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nelson Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 26th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 218.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nelson Street, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-09-01 | £122,310 |
| 16 Nelson Street, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2022-12-21 | £92,034 |
| 19 Nelson Street, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-12-06 | £119,536 |
| 10 Nelson Street, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £33,500 | 2018-06-01 | £47,990 |
| 16 Nelson Street, Crook, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2008-10-22 | £100,046 |
DL15 9HJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,524 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 | 4,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Stone Tea Shop | Aidan House, 5-6 Commercial Street | 87 yd | |
| The Big Bite | 20b Hope Street | 92 yd | |
| The Butchers Tap | 9 Hope Street | 92 yd | |
| Perla Nera | 82a Hope Street | 118 yd | |
| Siciliano’s | 63 Hope Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Inn | 16 Commercial Street | 87 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 8 Commercial Street | 87 yd | |
| Elliot's Bar | 27 Commercial Street | 117 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 58 Commercial Street | 117 yd | |
| The White Swan | 66 Hope Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Roma | 13 Commercial Street | 87 yd | |
| UKs Pizzeria | 7 Commercial Street | 87 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 6 Hope Street | 92 yd | |
| The Cod Fry | 20 Hope Street | 92 yd | |
| Amis Pizzeria | 15 Hope Street | 92 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Queen Street | 164 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace | 279 yd | |
| Lidl | New Road | 643 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wellness On Wheels (Closed) Civic Centre Civic Centre North Terrace | health and fitness suite | 169 yd |
| Mill Field WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 280 yd |
| Crook Primary School CROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Crook Cc CROOK CRICKET CLUB CROOK CRICKET CLUB DAWSON STREET | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Hartside Primary School HARTSIDE | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Glenholme Park GLENHOLME PARK GLENHOLME PARK NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 565 yd |
| Glenholme Leisure Complex (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 647 yd |
| Peases West Sports Centre Track PEASES WEST SPORTS CENTRE PEASES WEST SPORTS CENTRE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 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 | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.76 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.