Whitwell Terrace is in Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 9NQ 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 Whitwell Terrace, Crook, DL15 9NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 9NJ, DL15 9NL, DL15 9NG, DL15 9JD, DL15 9JL, DL15 9NW, DL15 9JB, DL15 9JW, DL15 9JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL15 9NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 25.9% | 35.5% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 44.8% | -7.8% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 11.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 48.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 34.6% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24% | 15.6% | -8.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 16.2% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 23.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 23.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 97.8% 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% | 97.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 98% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 59.2% | 46.2% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitwell Terrace was 33.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whitwell Terrace has the 12th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 379th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Whitwell Terrace, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-03-10 | £99,540 |
| 8 Whitwell Terrace, Crook, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2021-10-06 | £99,253 |
| 11 Whitwell Terrace, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2020-12-21 | £94,746 |
| 2 Whitwell Terrace, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2020-12-08 | £263,118 |
| 5 Whitwell Terrace, Crook, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-12-14 | £154,714 |
DL15 9NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 152 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,171 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanley (Crook) Primary School Wooley Terrace , Stanley Crook DL15 9AN | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,935 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Carriage Cafe | 36 Hope Street | 659 yd | |
| The Big Bite | 20b Hope Street | 791 yd | |
| The Butchers Tap | 9 Hope Street | 791 yd | |
| Perla Nera | 82a Hope Street | 817 yd | |
| Siciliano’s | 63 Hope Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farrers Arms | 283 yd | ||
| The Crook Hotel | 56 Hope Street | 659 yd | |
| The White Swan | 66 Hope Street | 817 yd | |
| New Kings | 69 Hope Street | 817 yd | |
| Blu’s Cocktail & Wine Bar | 60-61 Hope Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Fry | 48 Laurel Gardens | 658 yd | |
| Rain Flower Takeaway | 41 Hope Street | 659 yd | |
| Perfect Chicken | 6 Hope Street | 791 yd | |
| The Cod Fry | 20 Hope Street | 791 yd | |
| Amis Pizzeria | 15 Hope Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 5 North Terrace | 926 yd | |
| Aldi | Queen Street | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hartside Primary School HARTSIDE | grass pitches | 313 yd |
| Peases West Sports Centre Track PEASES WEST SPORTS CENTRE PEASES WEST SPORTS CENTRE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 425 yd |
| Mill Field WEST ROAD | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Wellness On Wheels (Closed) Civic Centre Civic Centre North Terrace | health and fitness suite | 863 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 | 78.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 243 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.