Postcode insights

DL5 4RG

Foxton Close

Aycliffe North & Middridge

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Detailed insights for DL5 4RG

Overview

Postcode DL5 4RG 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 North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe North is £51,502 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe, about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodham Way.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Newton Aycliffe North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Newton Aycliffe North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe North is £51,502 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL5 4RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton Aycliffe North near DL5 4RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL5 4RG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWoodham WayLargeWalking directions to Woodham Way
0.2 miWoodham ParkMediumWalking directions to Woodham Park

Area Profile

Population
409
Population density
4,065.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.87(-18%)
Public order
9.47(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.75(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.03(-47%)
Other crime
3.45(-7%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
393
95.85%
Other White
9
2.2%
African
4
0.98%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.49%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.24%
Total population: 410

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
77
23.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
76
23.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
19.27%
No qualifications
50
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
11.31%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
68
35.05%
Owns outright
42
21.65%
Social rents from council
36
18.56%
Other social rented
25
12.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
10.31%
Total households: 194

Property prices in Aycliffe North & Middridge

Median price£175,725
Price per sq ft£199
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £231K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aycliffe North & Middridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached64£233,000£214
Semi-Detached46£151,000£188
Terraced30£130,750£169

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aycliffe North & Middridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aycliffe North & Middridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aycliffe North & Middridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aycliffe North & Middridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aycliffe North & Middridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aycliffe North & Middridge in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 4RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 4RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20258, Foxton Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
17 Feb 202527, Foxton Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4RGDetachedFreehold£154,500
14 Mar 202517, Butterwick Court, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4RDDetachedFreehold£225,000
22 Sept 20251, Hardwick Court, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
15 Sept 202514, Layton Court, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4RESemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000

Schools

In the DL5 4RG postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL5 4RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWoodham AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton AycliffeAcademy converter

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryVane Road Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL5 4RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL5 4RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miWoodham Village Store2 St. Elizabeth's Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UEWalking directions to Woodham Village Store
0.4 miMorrisons Daily11 Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4BWWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miWoodham ServicesBurnhill Way, County Durham, DL5 4UUWalking directions to Woodham Services
0.4 miSainsbury's LocalCarers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.5 miTesco ExtraGreenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4DHWalking directions to Tesco Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,701
Band B£1,984
Band C£2,268
Band D£2,551
Band E£3,118
Band F£3,685
Band G£4,252
Band H£5,102

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DL5 4RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michael Stead

Aycliffe North & Middridge - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Tim McGuinness

Aycliffe North & Middridge - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Alan Strickland

Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewton Aycliffe and SpennymoorE14001382
ParishGreat AycliffeE04010634
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newton Aycliffe NorthE02004341
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 060DE01020848
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1983-03-01

Frequently asked questions about DL5 4RG

Is DL5 4RG (Newton Aycliffe North) safe?

The area around DL5 4RG records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.

What is the average house price near DL5 4RG?

The median sale price around DL5 4RG in Newton Aycliffe North is £175,725 (about £199 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL5 4RG?

There are 10 schools close to DL5 4RG, including Woodham Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe and Vane Road Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DL5 4RG?

DL5 4RG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,248 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL5 4RG (Newton Aycliffe North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor covering DL5 4RG 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).

Data Sources

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.