County Durham, England

The typical property in DL15

DL15 covers Crook and Willington, former Durham coalfield with mixed Victorian terrace stock.

Area summary

DL15 sits in Durham County Council. The outcode covers Crook, Willington, Howden-le-Wear and surrounding villages. Housing is mixed: Victorian and Edwardian terraces, postwar council estates, and pockets of newer development.

There is no station within DL15. The closest stations are Bishop Auckland (DL13) and Durham (DH1). The A689 provides road links.

Employment patterns are commuter into Durham, Darlington and Bishop Auckland.

Durham County Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas. The Renters' Rights Act 2026 has abolished Section 21 evictions.

What the data shows

Average sold
£78,023
From 56 sales
Median sold
£65,000
Dominant stock
terraced
Full data for DL15

Researched facts

  • Durham County Council operates additional HMO licensing in defined areas, source
  • The Coal Authority holds historic mining records, source
  • The A689 trunk road serves DL15, source

Buyer notes

  • Coal Authority mining searches essential
  • Very low absolute property values
  • No rail station; car dependency is high

The full DL15 data page

Sold price history, crime totals, EPC distribution, council tax bands and more, pulled live from HM Land Registry, Police UK and the EPC Register.

DL15 property data

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