DL15 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DL15 district covers Crook, Willington (County Durham), Bishop Auckland. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DL15
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DL15 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Newcastle: 63 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in DL15
- Crook Primary School · DL15 8QG · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 26% in England
- Hartside Primary Academy · DL15 9NN · Remains Good (2022) · Top 34% in England
- Howden-le-Wear Primary School · DL15 8HJ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Top 46% in England
- Hunwick Primary School · DL15 0JX · Good (2024)
- Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington · DL15 0PB · Good (2023) · Bottom 44% in England
- Peases West Academy · DL15 9SZ · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 40% in England
- St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook · DL15 9DN · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 32% in England
- St Stephen's Church of England Primary School · DL15 0QH · Good (2024) · Bottom 39% in England
- Stanley (Crook) Primary School · DL15 9AN · Remains Good (2024) · Top 25% in England
- Sunnybrow Primary School · DL15 0LT · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 12% in England
- Willington Primary School · DL15 0EQ · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
Secondary schools in DL15
- Parkside Academy · DL15 0QF · Good (2023) · Top 49% in England
Fee-paying schools in DL15
- The Grange Learning Centre · DL15 0TY · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in DL15
- Emeralds Little Gems Daycare - Crook · DL15 9AZ · Good (Ofsted)
- Kidzone · DL15 9BG · Good (Ofsted)
- Westfield House Nursery · DL15 8JL
- Nurserytime · DL15 0AA · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DL15
- North House Surgery · DL15 9HU
- Willington Medical Group · DL15 0EQ
Neighbourhoods in DL15
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DL15 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook South | 43% | £125k | High | 10 min |
| Crook North & Tow Law | 28% | £108k | High | 8 min |
| Coundon North | 16% | £159k | Very high | 10 min |
| Saint Helen Auckland & West Auckland | 10% | £135k | Very high | 12 min |
| Stanhope & Weardale | 2% | £189k | Low | 15 min |
Questions
Where is the DL15 postcode?
DL15 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Crook, Willington (County Durham), Bishop Auckland, with 708 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DL15?
The typical home price across DL15's neighbourhoods is £125k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DL15?
11 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a DL15 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from DL15?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Newcastle 63 minutes.