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DL5

NEWTON AYCLIFFE

County Durham, North East, England

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DL5 encompasses NEWTON AYCLIFFE and its surrounding areas in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £157,923
1yr change ▲ 1.7%
Crime 6% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£157,923

▲ 1.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

45% below national avg

Crime Rate

76.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

6% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

17 schools

Broadband Speed

96 Mbps

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.

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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

£147K £152K £156K £161K £165K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,489

Population

62

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.

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96.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

27%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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 about DL5 NEWTON AYCLIFFE

What is the average house price in DL5 NEWTON AYCLIFFE?
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 NEWTON AYCLIFFE 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 is the population of DL5 NEWTON AYCLIFFE?
The population of DL5 (NEWTON AYCLIFFE) is approximately 112,489 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL5 NEWTON AYCLIFFE?
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.

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