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Newton Aycliffe East

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About

Newton Aycliffe East occupies the eastern quarter of Newton Aycliffe in County Durham, laid out as part of the post‑war new town expansion. The area is made up of residential streets, local shops, primary schools and a community centre, with small parks and footpaths threading between housing estates. Aycliffe Village and older settlement patterns give way to mid‑20th century layouts and later infill; day‑to‑day life centers on convenience shopping parades and school gates rather than a single town centre.

On the eastern fringe the neighbourhood meets the Aycliffe Business Park and adjoining industrial estate, where light manufacturing and distribution are concentrated. The train assembly works on the business park produces rolling stock on site, and the industrial presence shapes shift patterns and local employment. Road connections link the area into the regional highway network, and local buses provide scheduled services; the mix of residential streets and employment sites means the area is busy during weekday peak periods and quieter at night.

Area overview

On average Newton Aycliffe East has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe East is £37,196 per year. There are 5 schools in Newton Aycliffe East: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newton Aycliffe East is home to around 5,536 people, with a population density of about 877.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newton Aycliffe East Population
5,536
Population density
877 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.27(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.14(+49%)
Shoplifting
18.97(+56%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.91(+16%)
Public order
9.93(+13%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,368
96.97%
Other White
61
1.1%
White and Asian (mixed)
17
0.31%
Irish
14
0.25%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
14
0.25%
Total population: 5,536

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,063
23.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
955
20.97%
Level 3 (A level)
872
19.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
733
16.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
509
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 4,554

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
735
28.65%
Owns with a mortgage
721
28.11%
Social rents from council
403
15.71%
Other social rented
337
13.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
302
11.77%
Total households: 2,565

Property prices in Newton Aycliffe East

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Newton Aycliffe East area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £199,950.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Newton Aycliffe East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newton Aycliffe East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£140,000
Flats1£55,000
Semi-Detached13£143,000
Terraced33£105,500

10 years median price trend in Newton Aycliffe East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newton Aycliffe East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.