Postcode DL5 4QE is located in an urban city, within the Aycliffe North & Middridge ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Newton Aycliffe West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe West is £36,532 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe, about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Woodham Park.
Newton Aycliffe West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,561 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Newton Aycliffe West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 46.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe West is £36,532 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL5 4QE.
Newton Aycliffe West near DL5 4QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Woodham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodham Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £175,725 (about £199 per square foot) in Aycliffe North & Middridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £10,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 64 | £233,000 | £214 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £151,000 | £188 |
| Terraced | 30 | £130,750 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,000 | £123,995 | £107,995 |
| 2017 | £160,762 | £122,670 | £99,250 |
| 2018 | £190,000 | £127,000 | £108,000 |
| 2019 | £197,000 | £130,500 | £102,500 |
| 2020 | £185,498 | £130,000 | £122,950 |
| 2021 | £194,950 | £129,000 | £121,995 |
| 2022 | £218,000 | £139,950 | £123,500 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £149,950 | £118,500 |
| 2024 | £239,000 | £136,000 | £123,250 |
| 2025 | £223,500 | £152,500 | £103,250 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £175,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £164 | £147 | £148 |
| 2017 | £163 | £148 | £146 |
| 2018 | £170 | £145 | £143 |
| 2019 | £172 | £155 | £145 |
| 2020 | £174 | £162 | £135 |
| 2021 | £193 | £162 | £164 |
| 2022 | £210 | £183 | £165 |
| 2023 | £215 | £176 | £174 |
| 2024 | £211 | £179 | £162 |
| 2025 | £210 | £180 | £155 |
| 2026 | £212 | £213 | £172 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 4QE.
In the DL5 4QE postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL5 4QE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Woodham Services | Burnhill Way, County Durham, DL5 4UU | Walking directions to Woodham Services |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Sid Chaplin Drive, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7PA | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL5 4QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michael Stead
Aycliffe North & Middridge - Elected 1 May 2025
Tim McGuinness
Aycliffe North & Middridge - Elected 1 May 2025
Alan Strickland
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL5 4QE records about 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL5 4QE in Newton Aycliffe West is £175,725 (about £199 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to DL5 4QE, including Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery, Walworth School (Good) and Woodham Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL5 4QE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,561 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor covering DL5 4QE is Alan Strickland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Michael Stead (Liberal Democrats) and Tim McGuinness (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.