Crook, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Crook is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 9,498. Elevation: 499 ft (152 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,498 Population 10/sq mi density
499 ft Elevation 152 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population9,498
Density10/mi²
Veterans5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Population9,498
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Coordinates54.7125°, -1.7497°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation36.4 inches (925 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Crook

Crook is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 9,498. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet (152 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Crook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates54.7125°N, 1.7497°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 141 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 139 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 102 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 139 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 61 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 140 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 129 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 140 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 141 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 145 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 140 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 114 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 87 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 150 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 128 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 142 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 140 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 31 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 140 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
February 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Crook has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 38°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Crook

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Stanley (Crook) Primary School - - - -
Peases West Academy - - - -
Howden-le-Wear Primary School - - - -
Crook Primary School - - - -
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Hartside Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Crook

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Crook

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Beamish Museum
Bowes Railway
Cherryburn - Thomas Bewick Museum
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
Faith Museum
Hopetown Darlington
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Oriental Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The Bowes Museum
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum
Washington Old Hall

Libraries in Crook

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Edward Pease Free Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Felling Library0.0
Ferryhill Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Gateshead Central Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Leam Lane Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Lobley Hill Library0.0
Low Fell Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Multilingual Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelaw Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
Spetchells Centre0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Crook

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market

Hotels in Crook

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fir Tree Country Hotel

Restaurants in Crook

12 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Big Bite
Fortune Palace
Foysol Tandoori
Indian Cottage
Perfect Chicken
Perla Nera
Rain Flower
Siciliano’s Pizza
Stephenson's Market Plaice
The Butchers Tap
The Carriage
Viva

Cafes in Crook

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe J's
Coffee to Envy

Clinics in Crook

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crook Health Centre

Dentists in Crook

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Northern Smiles

Veterinaries in Crook

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Weardale Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Crook

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fir Tree Filling Station
GB #9341113146
Mount Pleasant Garage

Banks in Crook

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TSB

Breweries in Crook

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Leamside Brewery
Mithril
S43 Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Crook

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Airports Near Crook

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Post Offices in Crook

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Billy Row Post Office
Crook Post Office
Howden-le-Wear Post Office

Treatment Centers in Crook

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blaydon Primary Care Centre
Community Diagnostic Clinic
Peak Health Therapies
Whickham Chiropody & Podiatry
Whickham Chiropractic clinic
Winlaton Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Crook

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Howden-le-Wear Methodist Church
Our Lady and St. Cuthbert's
Salvation Army
St Andrew's
St. Catherine's Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crook

What is the population of Crook?

Crook has a population of 9,498 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Crook?

Crook has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 36.4 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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