Wooley Meadows is in Stanley, Crook and in Wear Valley district. DL15 9UE is located in the Tow Law electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 2008-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wooley Meadows, Stanley, Crook, DL15 9UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL15 9UF, DL15 9UG, DL15 9SN, DL15 9GW, DL15 9SG, DL15 9SE, DL15 9SF, DL15 9SB, DL15 9TJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL15 9UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 37.2% | 37.6% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 44.9% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 50.4% | 47.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 38.9% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 9.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 22.2% | 14.9% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 6.8% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 14.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.9% | 24.9% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 31.5% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.7% | 97.5% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wooley Meadows was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.3% lower than the Crook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wooley Meadows has the 36th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Crook and the 674th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Wooley Meadows, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-02-13 | £118,607 |
| 6 Wooley Meadows, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-12-01 | £161,478 |
| 14 Wooley Meadows, Crook, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-07-03 | £185,776 |
| 5 Wooley Meadows, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-03-08 | £113,613 |
| 10A Wooley Meadows, Crook, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2022-05-09 | £111,981 |
DL15 9UE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
DL15 9UE 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 | 196 |
| Self-Employed | 63 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley (Crook) Primary School Wooley Terrace , Stanley Crook DL15 9AN | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peases West Primary School Billy Row , DL15 9SZ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartside Primary Academy Hartside , DL15 9NN | 3out of 4 | 2,125 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Church Hill , DL15 9DN | 3out of 4 | 2,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crook Primary School Croft Avenue , DL15 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,784 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 | 5,148 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Row Club | 14 Billy Hill | 326 yd | |
| The Green | 7 Billy Row Green | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanley United Fc (Closed) High Road | grass pitches | 298 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.