Postcode DL5 5JH is located in an urban city, within the Aycliffe South ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Newton Aycliffe South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe South is £39,440 per year. The nearest station is Newton Aycliffe, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newton Aycliffe South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Newton Aycliffe South has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe South is £39,440 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL5 5JH.
Newton Aycliffe South near DL5 5JH 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Newton Aycliffe | N/A | Walking directions to Newton Aycliffe |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £123,000 (about £133 per square foot) in Aycliffe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £227,900 | £188 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £140,000 | £151 |
| Terraced | 60 | £104,000 | £113 |
| Flats | 2 | £79,000 | £119 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £139,323 | — | £114,995 | £79,000 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £51,475 | £110,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £150,000 | — | £109,998 | £81,475 |
| 2019 | £195,950 | £62,750 | £108,500 | £82,000 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £58,750 | £118,000 | £84,000 |
| 2021 | £210,000 | £74,000 | £116,000 | £87,500 |
| 2022 | £253,000 | £62,000 | £125,000 | £92,500 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £74,000 | £129,000 | £90,000 |
| 2024 | £217,500 | £60,000 | £130,000 | £90,000 |
| 2025 | £227,900 | £57,000 | £136,500 | £100,500 |
| 2026 | £262,500 | £104,000 | £132,000 | £109,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159 | — | £150 | £89 |
| 2017 | £148 | £84 | £121 | £85 |
| 2018 | £173 | — | £135 | £90 |
| 2019 | £159 | £98 | £104 | £95 |
| 2020 | £151 | £85 | £118 | £96 |
| 2021 | £162 | £105 | £131 | £102 |
| 2022 | £237 | £108 | £148 | £111 |
| 2023 | £187 | £127 | £140 | £105 |
| 2024 | £202 | £87 | £147 | £103 |
| 2025 | £187 | £99 | £146 | £112 |
| 2026 | £214 | £179 | £166 | £119 |
There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 5JH.
In the DL5 5JH postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe South, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL5 5JH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 4-5 Simpasture Gate, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5HH | 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 5JH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Eales
Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025
John William Grant
Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Nicole Louise Brown
Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025
Alan Strickland
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DL5 5JH records about 62 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DL5 5JH in Newton Aycliffe South is £123,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to DL5 5JH, including Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Good), Sugar Hill Primary School (Outstanding) and Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL5 5JH is Newton Aycliffe, about 640 m away.
DL5 5JH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,519 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 5JH is Alan Strickland (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Eales (Reform UK), John William Grant (Reform UK) and Nicole Louise Brown (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.