New Road Crook, County Durham
135 addresses across 7 postcodes (DL15), about 590 m (0.4 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 42811705.
- Energy: 100 homes have an energy certificate (B: 6, C: 71, D: 21, E: 1, F: 1).
- Flood: 58 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 88% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 7.3 km (4.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Glenholme Park, is about 50 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 145 to 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: 37 of its 140 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North House Surgery, about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 56% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 67 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
100 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Flat (44); House, mid-terrace (24); House, end-terrace (19). Built: 1996-2002 (45); 1930-1949 (17); 1950-1966 (15). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (60); owner-occupied (21); rented (private) (4).
Each home's certificates and sales (56 addresses)
- 3, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 4, South End Villas
- 5, South End Villas
- 5, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 8, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 9, South End Villas
- 9, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 10, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 14, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 15, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 17, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 18, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 20, South End Villas
- 20, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 21, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 22, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 24, South End Villas
- 25, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 26, South End Villas
- 26, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 29, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 30, South End Villas
- 31, South End Villas
- 31, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 32, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 33, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 36, South End Villas
- 36, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 37, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 38, South End Villas
- 38, Southfield Lodge, South End Villas
- 40, South End Villas
- 41, South End Villas
- 43, South End Villas
- 45, South End Villas
- 47, South End Villas
- 49, South End Villas
- 51 South End Villas
- 53, South End Villas
- 54, South End Villas
- 55, South End Villas
- 57, South End Villas
- 69, South End Villas
- 71, South End Villas
- 75, South End Villas
- 77, South End Villas
- 82, South End Villas
- 83, South End Villas
- 84, South End Villas
- 85, South End Villas
- 91, South End Villas
- 100, South End Villas
- 106, South End Villas
- 107, South End Villas
- 108, South End Villas
- 111, South End Villas
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (28% of about 1,070 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 19 October 2026 to 23 October 2026: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 57 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL15 8LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL15 8NN | not in 2 or 3 | 37 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL15 8LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL15 8LH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DL15 8LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL15 8LU | not in 2 or 3 | 11 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DL15 8JT | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 140 addresses are between 145 m and 149 m above sea level (148 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL15 8JT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL15 8LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL15 8LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL15 8LH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL15 8LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL15 8LU | 96% | 88% | 88% | 0% |
| DL15 8NN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Durham 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 32 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South End Villas Crook | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Parkside School Willington | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 30.4 km (19 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 36.6 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest North House Surgery | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Clemitsons LTD | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Northern Smiles | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland Hospital | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) |
| Police station | Crook Police Station | 330 m |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Glenholme Park 3.8 ha | 50 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 570 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wheatbottom Allotments 5,850 m² | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Central Methodist Church, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Central Methodist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Rumby Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Job's Hill | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Woodifield Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Constantine Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| South Dene | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) east |
| Marston Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 17 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 20 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 103 | 140 |
37 of the street's 140 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hartside Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Howden-le-Wear Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield Lodge DL15 8NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Parklands Care Home DL15 8LN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Glenholme Centre DL15 8PU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Chalkies Sports Bar DL15 8QF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Leonard Cheshire Disability DL15 8NL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Bubbles and Bites Champagne and Cocktail Bar DL15 9HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Queenies Casino Slots DL15 8NE | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Crook Town Cricket Club DL15 8NH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Pizza Presto DL15 9HR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coulby Newham Dominos DL15 8NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Queens Head Hotel DL15 9HR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Stephenson's Market Plaice DL15 8NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Best Kebab DL15 8NE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| UK's Pizzeria DL15 9HP | Distributors/Transporters | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| UK's Pizzeria DL15 9HP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (57); On or near Beechburn Park (6); On or near South End Villas (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 56% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 30% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER: Utility repair and maintenance works, 19 October 2026 to 23 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- DL15 8LQ: 42 addresses
- DL15 8NN: 38 addresses
- DL15 8LG: 26 addresses
- DL15 8LH: 20 addresses
- DL15 8LF: 4 addresses
- DL15 8LU: 4 addresses of 43 in the postcode
- DL15 8JT: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
Nearby streets
South End Villas · Beechburn Park · New Road · Morson Avenue · Croft Avenue · Castle Close · Beechwood Lane · Oakwood Court · Glenholme Drive · Ullswater Crescent · Croft Street · Croft Street
All the streets in DL15 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.