Postcode DL5 4SS 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Woodham Way.
Newton Aycliffe North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,407 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Newton Aycliffe North has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe North is £51,502 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL5 4SS.
Newton Aycliffe North near DL5 4SS 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Woodham Way | Large | Walking directions to Woodham Way |
| 0.2 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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 4SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sept 2025 | 19, Fallow Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 19, Fallow Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 9, Bamburgh Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £126,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 26, Bamburgh Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £113,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 5, Fawn Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SX | Detached | Freehold | £165,000 |
In the DL5 4SS postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe North, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL5 4SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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.
Elected local representatives for DL5 4SS, 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 4SS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around DL5 4SS in Newton Aycliffe North is £175,725 (about £199 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to DL5 4SS, including Woodham Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe and Vane Road Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DL5 4SS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,407 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 4SS 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.