DL5 — NEWTON AYCLIFFE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL5 is £157,923, which is 24% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL5 cost 45.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL5 have risen 1.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£248,808	423
Semi-detached	£142,487	349
Terraced	£96,161	570
Flat	£70,609	23
All types	£157,923	1397

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL5

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 76.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL5 has a crime rate 6% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

27.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

2.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

17.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

9.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL5 has 17 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Byerley Park Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Sugar Hill Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Walworth School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,489

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

19.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL5 are 96.0 Mbps, with 84% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 41% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

96.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

27%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL5 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL5 — NEWTON AYCLIFFE

Area Summary

DL5 (NEWTON AYCLIFFE) offers affordable property prices (£157,923, 45% below national average), 17 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (96 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL5?

The average house price in DL5 (NEWTON AYCLIFFE) is £157,923, based on 1397 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 45% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.7% over the past year.

Is DL5 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL5 is close to the national average at 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (27.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL5?

There are 17 schools in or near DL5. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in DL5?

Council tax in DL5 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL5?

The average broadband download speed in DL5 is 96 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 27%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL5 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DL5 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 112,489.