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Indian Restaurants 7 Fish and Chips Restaurants 7 Pizza Restaurants 7 English Restaurants 5 Fine Dining Restaurants 5 Italian Restaurants 5 Chinese Restaurants 5 Thai Restaurants 3 French Restaurants 3 Mexican Restaurants 1 Asian Restaurants 1 Eastern European Restaurants 1 Buffet Restaurants 1 Cantonese Restaurants 1 Vegan Restaurants 1 Other Restaurants 25

Other Amenities in Tow Law

Pubs 33 Banks 2 Hotels 14 Shops 93 Supermarkets 15 Takeaways 64 Cinemas 3 Attractions 72 Business services 2 Education 93 Health and beauty 82 Home improvement 119 Leisure 1 Property services 53

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DL13 postcode district.

County or areaCounty Durham

Postcode districtDL13

Telephone codeNot listed

Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)

Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 19 min4:29 am – 9:48 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 14 min8:28 am – 3:42 pm

Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –

People9,361 residentsin the Crook North & Tow Law census areaMedian age 42.24,170 households54% of homes owner-occupied30% owned outright31% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Work and commuting7.0% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 3,814 in work, 23% retiredMain industries: health and social work 16%, retail and wholesale 15%, construction 13%Getting to work: 17% work from home, 70% go by car, 4% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle37% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

Education and languages21% of adults hold a degree or higher24% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021

ClimateWarmest month July: highs 20°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C924 mm of rain a year, 24 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November66 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearSource: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)

Nearby landmarksStonefoot Hillhill · 1.2 miTow Law Woodwoodland · under a mileBroom Hillhill · 2.1 miSpring Woodwoodland · under a mileThe Forestforest · 4.1 miTunstall Reservoirreservoir · 3.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names

Parks and green spacesCollier Wood Picnic Areapark · 1.4 mi · 3 haSunniside Allotmentsallotments · 1.1 miGlenholme Parkpark · 3.4 mi · 4 haDene Parkpark · 4.3 mi · 6 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace

Earthquakes55 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197010 of magnitude 3+, 2 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197947 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 13 Sep 202637 mi away, Sedbergh, CumbriaSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database

Flood riskRivers and sea: no mapped risk within 500 m of the centreSource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea

Air qualityNO₂ 2.9 · PM_2.5 4.8 · PM₁₀ 7.2 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid

Broadband69% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband99% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)4,390 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025

Elevation305 m1,001 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 240 to 317 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50

Local servicesHospitalAuckland Park Hospital8.0 miGP surgeryTow Lawunder a milePharmacyTow Law Pharmacyunder a mileDentistNorthern Smiles3.3 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service

SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools2 primaryPrimaryTow Law Millennium Primary Schoolages 3-11, 77 pupilsunder a milePrimaryBlessed John Duckett Catholic Primary School, Tow Lawages 3-11, 83 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryWolsingham Schoolages 11-16, 774 pupils3.4 miCollegeDerwentside College7.5 miUniversityUniversity of Durham9.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools

Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL21 miRailway stationWolsingham3.1 miBus stationComprehensive SchoolWolsingham3.4 miFerryNewcastle International Ferry TerminalRoyal Quays23 miBus stops29 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DL13 postcode district.

Indian Restaurants

Indian Restaurants in Tow Law

Raj - Bishop Auckland
41-42 Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PE · 7.6 mi
Spice Corner - Crook
82A Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HT · 3.2 mi
Rose Of India - Willington, Crook
97-98 Commercial Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0AA · 5.3 mi
Spice Lounge - Bishop Auckland
11 Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7PF · 7.6 mi
Capital - Durham
69 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT · 9.9 mi
Alishaan - Durham
50-51 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SF · 9.5 mi
Rajpooth Tandoori - Durham
80 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT · 9.8 mi

Fish and Chips Restaurants

Fish and Chips Restaurants in Tow Law

Fryer Tuck - Barnard Castle
82B Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ · 14.3 mi
Main Plaice - Shildon
102-104 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AQ · 9.9 mi
Golden Fish Inn - Willington, Crook
6 Commercial Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0AD · 5.1 mi
Brendas Cafe & Fish Bar - Chester le Street
17-20 North Burns, Chester le Street, DH3 3TF · 12.4 mi
Golden Fish Inn - Consett, Consett Durham
GOLDEN FISH INN WOODLANDS HOUSE DELVES LANE, Consett, Consett Durham, DH8 7BA · 6.6 mi
Neptune Fish Restaurant - Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne
73 Broom Lane, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4QZ · 14.6 mi
Olivers Fish Bar - Chester le Street
Front St, Chester le Street, DH2 1QP · 12.5 mi

Pizza Restaurants

Pizza Restaurants in Tow Law

Bella Italia - Durham
22 Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RB · 9.6 mi
Ask Restaurants - Durham
3-4 Walkergate, Durham, DH1 1SQ · 9.7 mi
Pizza Express Restaurants - Durham
64 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3PG · 9.7 mi
Pizza Bieni - Lanchester, Durham
20 Front Street, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0ER · 6.1 mi
Pizza Perfect - Durham
2 Maynard's Row, Durham, DH1 1QF · 10.5 mi
Domino's Pizza Chester Le Street - Chester le Street
15 North Burns, Chester le Street, DH3 3TF · 12.4 mi
Amis Pizzaria - Crook
15 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HS · 3.2 mi

English Restaurants

English Restaurants in Tow Law

Oldfields Restaurant - Durham
18 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1RH · 9.8 mi
Bishops Bistro - Bishop Auckland
15-17 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN · 8.1 mi
Seven Stars Inn - Shincliffe, Durham
High Street, Shincliffe, Durham, DH1 2NU · 10.6 mi
Market Tavern Taylor Walker - Durham
27 Market Place, Durham, DH1 3NJ · 9.7 mi
Dunelm Ridge Brewers Fayre - Durham
Arnison Retail Centre, Durham, DH1 5GB · 10.0 mi

Fine Dining Restaurants

Fine Dining Restaurants in Tow Law

Gourmet Spot - Durham Durham
The Avenue, Durham Durham, DH1 4DX · 9.2 mi
Farnley Tower - Durham
The Avenue, Durham, DH1 4DX · 9.1 mi
Fox & Hounds - Spennymoor
Spennymoor, DL16 7JS · 9.6 mi
Red Lion Bitchburn - North Bitchburn
North Bitchburn Bank, North Bitchburn, DL15 8AL · 4.8 mi
Oro Italian Restaurant - Durham
Farm Rd, Durham, DH1 3PJ · 10.2 mi

Italian Restaurants

Italian Restaurants in Tow Law

La Spaghattata - Durham
66 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NP · 9.7 mi
Brunos Bistro - Willington, Crook
4 Commercial Street, Willington, Crook, DL15 0AD · 5.3 mi
Radisson Blu Hotel - Durham
Frankland Lane, Durham, DH1 5TA · 9.7 mi
Cellar Door - Durham
41 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU · 9.7 mi
Viva Restaurant Italian - Crook
9 Church St, Crook, DL15 9BG · 3.3 mi

Chinese Restaurants

Chinese Restaurants in Tow Law

Lennium - Crook
5-6 Commercial Street, Crook, DL15 9HP · 5.3 mi
Inshanghai - Durham
The Gates, Durham, DH1 4SL · 9.6 mi
Century Chinese Takeaway - Durham
45 N Road Head, Durham, DH1 4RX · 9.4 mi
New Pavilion - Iveston, Consett
The Pavilion, Iveston, Iveston, Consett, DH8 7TE · 7.3 mi
Orient (Dipwood Road) - Rowlands Gill
Dipwood Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1BY · 12.5 mi

Thai Restaurants

Thai Restaurants in Tow Law

Chang Thai Restaurant - Bishop Auckland
7 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NJ · 7.7 mi
Numjai Thai Restaurant - Durham
19 Millburngate, Durham, DH1 4SL · 9.6 mi
Zenbar - Durham
Court Lane, Durham, DH1 3JS · 9.9 mi

French Restaurants

French Restaurants in Tow Law

Forresters Hotel and Restaurant - Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
53 Market Place, Middleton in Teesdale, Barnard Castle, DL12 0QH · 13.6 mi
Cafe Rouge - Durham
21 Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RB · 9.6 mi
Fallen Angel Restaurant - Durham
34 Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HN · 9.9 mi

Mexican Restaurants

Mexican Restaurants in Tow Law

Beach Taco - Durham
87 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SR · 9.5 mi

Asian Restaurants

Asian Restaurants in Tow Law

Royal Chef - Bishop Auckland
53 Manor Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9ER · 8.4 mi

Eastern European Restaurants

Eastern European Restaurants in Tow Law

Perfect Pizza - Newton Aycliffe
3 Beveridge Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6HZ · 13.6 mi

Buffet Restaurants

Buffet Restaurants in Tow Law

Wok Inn - Brandon, Bishop Auckland
162 Newgate Street, Brandon, Bishop Auckland, DH7 8PS · 7.3 mi

Cantonese Restaurants

Cantonese Restaurants in Tow Law

Riverside - Chester le Street
3 Bridge End, Chester le Street, DH3 3RE · 12.4 mi

Vegan Restaurants

Vegan Restaurants in Tow Law

Zizzi - Durham
43-44 Saddler Street, Durham, DH1 3NU · 9.7 mi

Other Restaurants

Other Restaurants in Tow Law

G and EV Witten - stanhope
27 Front Street, stanhope, DL13 2TS · 3.1 mi
Pavilion Cantonese Restaurant - Burnhope, Consett
Burnhope, Consett, DH8 7TE · 7.3 mi
St Catherines Community Association - Crook
ST CATHERINES COMMUNITY CENTRE MARKET PLACE, Crook, DL15 8NE · 3.3 mi
Greenhouse Restaurant & Potters Deli - Lanchester
LANCHESTER GARDEN CENTRE BARGATE BANK, Lanchester, DH7 0SS · 5.3 mi
Hall Hill Farm - Satley
Satley, DH7 0TA · 3.5 mi
The Quarry Tea House - Hunwick
1 HELMINGTON SQUARE, Hunwick, DL15 0LG · 5.4 mi
Glenholme Centre - Crook
GLENHOLME YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE NEW ROAD, Crook, DL15 8PU · 3.4 mi
West Park - Tow Law
WEST PARK FARM, Tow Law, DL13 4NR · under a mile
Spectrum Leisure Centre - Willington
SPECTRUM LEISURE COMPLEX HUNWICK LANE, Willington, DL15 0JA · 5.0 mi
Mary's - Crook
8 CHURCH STREET, Crook, DL15 9BG · 3.3 mi
Royal Museum and Tea Room - Fir Tree
BLACKHALL FARM, Fir Tree, DL15 8DN · 2.5 mi
The Dairy Barn - High Grange
HIGH HOUSE FARM, High Grange, DL15 8AN · 5.0 mi
Hamsterley Cafe & Tea Rooms Ltd - Bedburn
TEA ROOMS AT HAMSTERLEY FOREST BEDBURN ROAD, Bedburn, DL13 8NN · 5.0 mi
Waterhouses Community Association - Waterhouses
VILLAGE HALL STATION STREET, Waterhouses, DH7 9AS · 4.0 mi
Witton Castle Country Park - Witton Park, Witton le Wear
WITTON CASTLE AND COUNTRY PARK, Witton Park, Witton le Wear, DL14 0DE · 5.6 mi
Perla Nera - Crook
AIDAN HOUSE 82A HOPE STREET, Crook, DL15 9HT · 3.2 mi
Siciliano's - Crook
GROUND FLOOR 63 HOPE STREET, Crook, DL15 9HT · 3.2 mi
Cafe Js - Crook
7 NORTH TERRACE, Crook, DL15 9AZ · 3.2 mi
The Big Bite - Crook
20B HOPE STREET, Crook, DL15 9HS · 3.2 mi
Big Tings Jerk - Quebec
VILLAGE HALL FRONT STREET, Quebec, DH7 9DF · 4.7 mi
The Butchers Tap - Crook
9 HOPE STREET, Crook, DL15 9HS · 3.2 mi
Coffea Espression - Willington
49 HIGH STREET, Willington, DL15 0PF · 5.2 mi
The Cornerstone - Crook
60-61 HOPE STREET, Crook, DL15 9HT · 3.2 mi
Jimmy Fish Grill - Willington
78 HIGH STREET, Willington, DL15 0PE · 5.0 mi
Sunniside Community Cafe - Sunniside
SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE 25-28 FLAG TERRACE, Sunniside, DL13 4LR · 1.1 mi

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Top Indian Restaurants in Tow Law

Bengal Lounge - Newton Aycliffe
6 Saint Elizabeth Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UE
12.4 miles away
Penshaw Tandoori - Penshaw
13 Chester Road, Penshaw, DH4 7EL
15.9 miles away

Top Fish and Chips Restaurants in Tow Law

Lowfell Fish Bar - Low fell, Gateshead
2 Wesley Street, Low fell, Gateshead, NE9 5YN
15.8 miles away

Top Pizza Restaurants in Tow Law

Pizza Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top English Restaurants in Tow Law

Shadforth Plough - Shadforth, Durham
South Side, Shadforth, Durham, DH6 1LL
13.7 miles away

Top Fine Dining Restaurants in Tow Law

Red Lion Bitchburn - North Bitchburn
North Bitchburn Bank, North Bitchburn, DL15 8AL
4.8 miles away

Top Italian Restaurants in Tow Law

Gabrieles - Bishop Auckland
15 Flintoff Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LE
7.9 miles away
Bistro Italiano - Durham
70 Claypath, Durham, DH1 1QT
9.9 miles away
Romano's - Metrocentre, Gateshead
210 Metrocentre, Metrocentre, Gateshead, NE11 9XG
15.9 miles away

Top Chinese Restaurants in Tow Law

Eastern Bamboo - Darlington
194 Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1QU
18 miles away

Top Thai Restaurants in Tow Law

Thai Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top French Restaurants in Tow Law

French Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top Mexican Restaurants in Tow Law

Mexican Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top Asian Restaurants in Tow Law

Royal Balti - Spennymoor
10 King Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6QQ
9 miles away
Jamdani - Newcastle upon Tyne
3 The Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 4JB
15 miles away
Asian Delight - Washington
3 Eddison Road, Washington, NE38 8JH
16.1 miles away
China Chef - Shildon
37 Church Street, Shildon, DL4 1DS
10 miles away

Top Eastern European Restaurants in Tow Law

Eastern European Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top Buffet Restaurants in Tow Law

Wok Inn - Brandon, Bishop Auckland
162 Newgate Street, Brandon, Bishop Auckland, DH7 8PS
7.3 miles away

Top Cantonese Restaurants in Tow Law

Cantonese Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top Vegan Restaurants in Tow Law

Vegan Restaurants yet to be reviewed

Top Other Restaurants in Tow Law

Orient - Rowlands Gill
Dipwood Rd, Rowlands Gill, NE39
12.3 miles away
Nando's MetroCentre - Gateshead
Blue Mall, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YG
15.9 miles away
Toby Carvery - Gateshead
Metro Oasis, Metro Centre Retail Park, Gateshead, NE11 9YG
15.9 miles away
Buffet King At Metro - Dunston, Gateshead
Metrocentre, Dunston, Gateshead, NE11 9XG
15.9 miles away
Spice of India - Burnhope, Consett
2 Station Road, Burnhope, Consett, DH8 5RL
7.5 miles away