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DL5 6LZ

South Grove

Aycliffe South

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Detailed insights for DL5 6LZ

Overview

Postcode DL5 6LZ 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 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 nearest station is Heighington, about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Newton Aycliffe South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Newton Aycliffe South has a high crime rate, with approximately 96 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.1%

Approximately 20.1% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Newton Aycliffe South is £39,440 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 70 ft away from DL5 6LZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton Aycliffe South near DL5 6LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Heighington located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL5 6LZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Heighington

N/A

Walking directions to Heighington

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
1,295.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.33(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.33(-12%)
Burglary
11.33(+153%)
Other theft
11.33(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(-6%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
283
98.61%
Other White
3
1.05%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.06%
No qualifications
54
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
14.39%
Level 3 (A level)
36
13.64%
Apprenticeship
26
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
41.73%
Owns with a mortgage
35
25.18%
Other social rented
15
10.79%
Social rents from council
13
9.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.35%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Aycliffe South

Median price£123,000
Price per sq ft£133
Sales (last 12 months)116
Typical range (middle 50%)£97K – £150K

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.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£227,900£188
Semi-Detached35£140,000£151
Terraced60£104,000£113
Flats2£79,000£119

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aycliffe South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aycliffe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aycliffe South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aycliffe South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aycliffe South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aycliffe South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 10 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 6LZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 6LZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 20263, The Old Station, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6HSFlatsLeasehold£104,000
02 Oct 2025Chapel House, The Green, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6LUDetachedFreehold£212,500
04 Jul 202531, The Green, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
16 Jun 202532, The Green, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6LUDetachedFreehold£250,000
31 Jul 20258, St Andrews Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6NATerracedFreehold£147,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL5 6LZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryAycliffe Village Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miNot applicableForest Park SchoolOther independent special school

N/A

0.8 miSecondaryUTC South DurhamUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 6LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Eales

Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

John William Grant

Aycliffe South - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Nicole Louise Brown

Aycliffe South - 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
WardAycliffe SouthE05016154
ParishGreat AycliffeE04010634
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Newton Aycliffe SouthE02004344
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 063BE01020826
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL5 6LZ

Is DL5 6LZ (Newton Aycliffe South) safe?

The area around DL5 6LZ 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.

What is the average house price near DL5 6LZ?

The median sale price around DL5 6LZ in Newton Aycliffe South is £123,000 (about £133 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL5 6LZ?

There are 3 schools close to DL5 6LZ, including Aycliffe Village Primary and Nursery School (Good), Forest Park School and UTC South Durham (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL5 6LZ?

The closest station to DL5 6LZ is Heighington, about 1,444 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL5 6LZ?

DL5 6LZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,375 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL5 6LZ (Newton Aycliffe South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor covering DL5 6LZ 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).

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.