Postcode DL5 4QU 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 very high crime levels, with around 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe West is £36,532 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Woodham Way.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 99.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.7% 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 4QU.
Newton Aycliffe West near DL5 4QU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Woodham Way | Large | Walking directions to Woodham Way |
| 0.2 mi | Woodham Park | Medium | Walking directions to Woodham Park |
Based on 179 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Aycliffe North & Middridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,999 up to £600,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 91 | £230,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £67,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 55 | £152,500 |
| Terraced | 32 | £97,750 |
10 year median price trend in Aycliffe North & Middridge
In the DL5 4QU postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL5 4QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodham Services | Burnhill Way, County Durham, DL5 4UU | Walking directions to Woodham Services |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.3 mi | Woodham Village Store | 2 St. Elizabeth's Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UE | Walking directions to Woodham Village Store |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.