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Takeaways| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | Average for a North East village 51% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🐄 Rural |
| Demographics | 🌻 Retirees😔 High Unemployment |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeawaysNo train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Rookhope is £195,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Rookhope house price trends over the last 30 years.
£195,500
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Is Rookhope a nice place to live?
Rookhope is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Durham. It particularly appeals to retirees. Expect a relaxed, countryside way of life away from the hustle and bustle. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Rookhope?
Rookhope has an average crime rate for a North East village, with around 37 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 51% below the national average, and 61% below the Durham average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the demographics of Rookhope?
The majority of residents in Rookhope identify as White (British) (95%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (95%). The most common religion is Christian (63%).