Postcode DL5 6LQ is located in an urban city, within the Aycliffe South area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Newton Aycliffe South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 median sale price in Aycliffe South is £123,500 (around £137 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £95,750 and £160,000. The nearest station is Heighington, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newton Aycliffe South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,606 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Newton Aycliffe South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 216 ft away from DL5 6LQ.
Newton Aycliffe South near DL5 6LQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heighington located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Heighington | N/A | Walking directions to Heighington |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £123,500 (about £137 per square foot) in Aycliffe South area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £225,000 | £194 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £139,000 | £153 |
| Terraced | 54 | £106,000 | £113 |
| Flats | 3 | £54,000 | £58 |
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 | £226,450 | £54,000 | £138,000 | £104,999 |
| 2026 | £260,000 | £104,000 | £132,000 | £103,000 |
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 | £185 | £58 | £147 | £112 |
| 2026 | £214 | £179 | £170 | £117 |
There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 6LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jul 2025 | 4, Atkinson Gardens, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6LQ | Detached | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 22, Durham Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6LJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £153,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2026 | 49, Millfields, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ND | Detached | Freehold | £225,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 37, Millfields, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ND | Detached | Freehold | £198,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 12, Millfields, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ND | Detached | Freehold | £262,500 |
In the DL5 6LQ postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe South, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DL5 6LQ, 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 6LQ records about 96 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 6LQ in Aycliffe South is £123,500 (about £137 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to DL5 6LQ, including Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School (Good), Forest Park School and UTC South Durham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL5 6LQ is Heighington, about 1,413 m away.
DL5 6LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,606 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 6LQ 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).