# Crook (DL15), North East Crook postcode district in County Durham shows modest market characteristics with a trajectory score of 45.6/100, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. Over five years, property prices have grown at 2.2% compound annual growth rate, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.1% annually, creating a divergence between capital appreciation and income generation. Population growth remains subdued at 0.7% over the same period. The district is classified as being in the latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited signs of regeneration activity currently. These metrics indicate a relatively stable, rental-focused market segment with constrained price momentum and demographic stagnation.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Crook · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.9 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
16 planning applications submitted in DL15 over the last six months.
Crook (DL15) common questions
Is Crook up and coming?
Crook (DL15) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 78% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 5.1 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Crook safe?
Crook has a safety score of 24/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Crook?
The average property price in Crook (DL15) is £142k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Crook?
The median monthly rent in Crook (DL15) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Crook?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Shipley (BD18), Bishop Auckland (DL14), Spennymoor (DL16), Durham (DH7), Shildon (DL4). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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