Laurel Gardens is in Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 9LW 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 Laurel Gardens, Crook, DL15 9LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 9LP, DL15 9LN, DL15 9LL, DL15 9LU, DL15 9PH, DL15 9ND, DL15 9LR, DL15 9PQ, DL15 9NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL15 9LW is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 49.8% | 46.4% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 53.6% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 35.5% | 39.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 38.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.2% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.2% | 31.9% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -16.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 37.4% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 9.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around DL15 9LW this area, 29.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 29.1% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 10.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 15.4% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 17.6% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 15.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 97% | 96.7% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 36.4% | 13.5% | 22.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Gardens was 121.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laurel Gardens has the 26th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 532nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Laurel Gardens, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-11-24 | £94,590 |
| 39 Laurel Gardens, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-04-28 | £110,241 |
| 8 Laurel Gardens, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £59,100 | 2022-08-11 | £64,484 |
| 47 Laurel Gardens, Crook, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-03-03 | £65,279 |
| 23 Laurel Gardens, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-11-03 | £98,954 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 487 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School School Street , Howden-le-Wear DL15 8HJ | 4out of 4 | 2,551 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 | 4,892 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 | 600 yd | |
| The Big Bite | 20b Hope Street | 667 yd | |
| The Butchers Tap | 9 Hope Street | 667 yd | |
| Salvation Army | Queen Street | 678 yd | |
| The Carriage Cafe | 36 Hope Street | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peases West Sports Centre | Peases West | 463 yd | |
| Crook Town AFC | West Road | 473 yd | |
| Elliot's Bar | 27 Commercial Street | 594 yd | |
| Queens Head Hotel | 58 Commercial Street | 594 yd | |
| Belle Vue Inn | 16 Commercial Street | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 48 Laurel Gardens | 2 yd | |
| Only Foods and Sauces | Crook Town AFC, West Road | 409 yd | |
| Pizza Presto | 54 Commercial Street | 594 yd | |
| Pizza Roma | 13 Commercial Street | 600 yd | |
| UKs Pizzeria | 7 Commercial Street | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Queen Street | 678 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace | 860 yd | |
| Lidl | New Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Field WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Hartside Primary School HARTSIDE | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Crook Primary School CROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| Wellness On Wheels (Closed) Civic Centre Civic Centre North Terrace | health and fitness suite | 751 yd |
| Glenholme Park GLENHOLME PARK GLENHOLME PARK NEW ROAD | tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Crook Cc CROOK CRICKET CLUB CROOK CRICKET CLUB DAWSON STREET | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Glenholme Leisure Complex (Closed) New Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Peases West Sports Centre Track PEASES WEST SPORTS CENTRE PEASES WEST SPORTS CENTRE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.