DL13 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DL13 district covers Stanhope, Cockfield, Crook. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
Typical home
£189k
England £300k
Recorded crime
68
per 1,000 residents a year (England 78)
Deprivation
4.1 / 10
average decile, 10 = least deprived
Household income
£34,216
after tax, a year
Gigabit broadband
39%
of homes
Council tax
£2,262
average bill, 2026-27
Walk to a Good+ primary
17 min
typical
Commute
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House prices in DL13
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Detached
£336k
Semi-detached
£185k
Terraced
£153k
Primary schools in DL13
- Blessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Law · DL13 4AU · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Butterknowle Primary School · DL13 5PB · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas
- Cockfield Primary School · DL13 5EN · Good (2023)
- Frosterley Primary School · DL13 2SN · Good (2024)
- Hamsterley Primary School · DL13 3QF · Requires improvement in some areas (2025)
- St John's Chapel Primary School · DL13 1QH · Remains Good (2024)
- Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School · DL13 2NU · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 36% in England
- Tow Law Millennium Primary School · DL13 4LF · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 24% in England
- Wearhead Primary School · DL13 1BN · Standards maintained (2024)
- Wolsingham Primary School · DL13 3ET · Remains Good (2021) · Top 23% in England
- Woodland Primary School · DL13 5RF · Good (2024)
Secondary schools in DL13
- Wolsingham School · DL13 3DJ · Remains Good (2023) · Top 47% in England
Fee-paying schools in DL13
- Highcroft School · DL13 5AG · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
GP surgeries in DL13
- The Weardale Practice · DL13 2XD
- Pinfold Medical Practice · DL13 5NX
- Woodview Medical Practice · DL13 5AF
Neighbourhoods in DL13
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DL13 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope & Weardale | 60% | £189k | Low | 15 min |
| Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop | 25% | £158k | Average | 24 min |
| Crook North & Tow Law | 11% | £108k | High | 8 min |
| Langley Park & Satley | 4% | £151k | High | 26 min |
Questions
Where is the DL13 postcode?
DL13 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Stanhope, Cockfield, Crook, with 961 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DL13?
The typical home price across DL13's neighbourhoods is £189k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DL13?
11 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DL13 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.