Postcode DL5 7LZ 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Newton Aycliffe North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,149 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Newton Aycliffe North has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.6% 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 7LZ.
Newton Aycliffe North near DL5 7LZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Newton Aycliffe | N/A | Walking directions to Newton Aycliffe |
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 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL5 7LZ.
In the DL5 7LZ postcode area, located within Newton Aycliffe North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7LZ, 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 7LZ records about 65 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 public order.
The median sale price around DL5 7LZ 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 8 schools close to DL5 7LZ, including Byerley Park Primary School (Good), Greenfield Academy and St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to DL5 7LZ is Newton Aycliffe, about 1,403 m away.
DL5 7LZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,149 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 7LZ 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.