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DL5 7ER

Burnhope

Aycliffe North & Middridge

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Detailed insights for DL5 7ER

Overview

Postcode DL5 7ER 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 very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
28.3%
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 15,674 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Newton Aycliffe North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.3%

Approximately 28.3% 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 7ER.

Flood risk

No risk

Newton Aycliffe North near DL5 7ER 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL5 7ER
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Newton Aycliffe

N/A

Walking directions to Newton Aycliffe

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
2,595.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.24(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.88(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.28(-80%)
Drugs
2.28(-28%)
Public order
2.28(-72%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
97.8%
Other White
4
1.26%
Indian
1
0.31%
Other Asian
1
0.31%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
22.1%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
21.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
17.03%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
13.41%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
33.1%
Other social rented
28
19.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
18.62%
Owns outright
22
15.17%
Social rents from council
13
8.97%
Total households: 145

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 7ER.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 7ER
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202636, Grassholme Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ESTerracedFreehold£74,000
22 Sept 202556, Grassholme Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ESTerracedFreehold£60,000
23 May 202555, Grassholme Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£289,350
05 Nov 202598, Winterburn Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7ETTerracedFreehold£78,000
23 Sept 2025228, Broomlee Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7HATerracedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the DL5 7ER postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL5 7ER
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Francis CofE (Aided) Junior SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryHorndale Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryByerley Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL5 7ER

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL5 7ER
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miMorrisons DailySid Chaplin Drive, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7PAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 7ER, 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 060BE01020814
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL5 7ER

Is DL5 7ER (Newton Aycliffe North) safe?

The area around DL5 7ER records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 7ER?

The median sale price around DL5 7ER 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 7ER?

There are 9 schools close to DL5 7ER, including St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School (Good), Horndale Infants' School (Good) and Byerley Park Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to DL5 7ER?

The closest station to DL5 7ER is Newton Aycliffe, about 1,051 m away.

How deprived is the area around DL5 7ER?

DL5 7ER scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,674 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL5 7ER (Newton Aycliffe North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor covering DL5 7ER 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).

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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.