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Area guide · County Durham

Living in Crook

A snapshot of life in Crook, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Crook is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 9,717. The average house price is £171,351 and the overall crime rate is 119.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Crook ranks

Population

9,717

Avg House Price

£171,351

Crime Rate

119.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

379 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,414

Median Age

44.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Crook's detached homes (£331,342) command roughly 10.7× the price of a flat (£31,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Crook prices have risen 59% over the last 9 years (£107,840 → £171,351).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£331,342	£257,500	54
Semi-Detached	£154,200	£130,000	47
Terraced	£105,512	£95,000	137
Flat	£31,000	£31,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Crook is 119.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Crook: violent crime (38% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Crook Primary School	Primary	Good
Hartside Primary Academy	Primary	Good
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Crook averages 379 Mbps — 279% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Crook homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.5
% Rated C or Above	68.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,191

Demographics & Economy

Population	9,717
Median Age	44.7
Median Household Income	£28,414
Employment Rate	51.2%
Owner Occupied	62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	26.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Crook?

The average house price in Crook is £171,351 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Crook?

The most affordable entry point in Crook is a flat, with an average price of £31,000.

Is Crook a safe place to live?

Crook has a recorded crime rate of 119.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Crook?

Crook has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Crook?

Average broadband download speeds in Crook are around 379 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.3% of premises.

How big is Crook?

Crook is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 9,717.

Most compared with

How does Crook stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Crook

House price: £98,964 · £171,351
Crime rate: 89.1 · 119.5
Distance: 10.2 mi

Barnard Castle

Crook

House price: £293,865 · £171,351
Crime rate: 89.4 · 119.5
Distance: 13.4 mi

Birtley

Crook

House price: £184,121 · £171,351
Crime rate: 89.8 · 119.5
Distance: 14.3 mi

Bishop Auckland

Crook

House price: £164,905 · £171,351
Crime rate: 89.4 · 119.5
Distance: 4.9 mi

Bowburn

Crook

House price: £142,993 · £171,351
Crime rate: 89.4 · 119.5
Distance: 9.1 mi

Brandon (County Durham)

Crook

House price: £220,636 · £171,351
Crime rate: 118 · 119.5
Distance: 5.6 mi

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