Newton Drive is in Durham and in Durham district. DH1 5BE is located in the Framwellgate and Newton Hall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of City of Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newton Drive, Durham, DH1 5BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DH1 5BG, DH1 5JH, DH1 5JJ, DH1 5BJ, DH1 5JL, DH1 5JG, DH1 5JQ, DH1 5AZ, DH1 5JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DH1 5BE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58% | 56.9% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 5.9% |
| Male | 42% | 43.1% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -5.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.2% | 35.8% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 34% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 24.6% | 20.8% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 14.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.3% | 30% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -18.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 32% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 26.2% | 25.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 13.0% |
| Bad health | 14.4% | 9.2% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DH1 5BE this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.1% | 30.2% | -22.9% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 10.2% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.3% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 14.3% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 26% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.5% | 88.5% | -8.0% | 81.4% | 7.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.1% | 88.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 88.6% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 32.7% | 13.5% | 19.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 64.8% | 46.2% | 18.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Drive was 155.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% higher than the Framwellgate and Newton Hall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Framwellgate and Newton Hall and the 384th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Newton Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-06-16 | £123,722 |
| 50 Newton Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2024-01-25 | £115,848 |
| 58 Newton Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-02-03 | £128,156 |
| 70 Newton Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-03-26 | £144,545 |
| 36 Newton Drive, Durham, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-12-02 | £128,507 |
DH1 5BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DH1 5BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langley Moor Nursery School Brandon Lane , Langley Moor DH7 8LL | 4out of 4 | 4,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG | 4out of 4 | 140 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ | - not rated | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School Langley Road , Newton Hall Estate DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Newton Hall Infants' School Langley Road , Newton Hall DH1 5LP | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Finchale Primary School Canterbury Road , Newton Hall DH1 5XT | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate School Durham Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ | 2out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Catholic School North End , DH1 4NG | 3out of 4 | 1,444 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Johnston Comprehensive School Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU | 4out of 4 | 2,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Sixth Form Centre Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG | 4out of 4 | 2,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham Community Business College for Technology and Enterprise Bracken Court , Ushaw Moor DH7 7NG | 2out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Durham Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES | - not rated | 531 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Trinity School & Sports College Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Independent Grammar School:Durham Claypath , Durham DH1 1RH | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chorister School The College , DH1 3EL | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Durham University Office , Old Evet DH1 3HP | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Durham School Quarry Heads Lane , DURHAM DH1 4SZ | - not rated | 2,926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe | Framwellgate Moor Youth & Community Association, Front Street | 276 yd | |
| Millennium Restaurant | 30 Front Street | 350 yd | |
| The Wright Cafe | Police Headquarters | 733 yd | |
| The Kitchen | 18a Alnwick Road | 836 yd | |
| RVS University Hospital | University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate | 3 Beech Road | 214 yd | |
| Marquis Of Granby | Front Street | 276 yd | |
| Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club | 34 Front Street | 350 yd | |
| Queens Head | 27 Front Street | 350 yd | |
| Bede Lodge Social Club | Bede Lodge House, Finchale Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Gate | 4a Priory Road | 179 yd | |
| Hello 7 | 7 Priory Road | 181 yd | |
| Golden Rice Tandoori | 4 Priory Road | 181 yd | |
| Fram Pizza | 5 Beech Road | 214 yd | |
| Mizan Tandoori | 10 Beech Road | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 26 Front Street | 331 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Unit 1 Salutation Building, Dryburn View | 459 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 Alnwick Road | 836 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | Carr House Drive | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Framwellgate Moor Primary School NEWTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 134 yd |
| Framwellgate School Durham NEWTON DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 238 yd |
| Framwellgate Moor King George V Playing Fields FRONT STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 307 yd |
| Steps2Fitness | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Durham Moor DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR TENNIS CLUB DURHAM MOOR CRESCENT | tennis courts | 654 yd |
| Durham Trinity School DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE DURHAM TRINITY SCHOOL AND SPORTS COLLEGE AYKLEY HEADS ROAD | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Aykley Heads Sports Centre (Closed) Police Headquarters Police Headquarters | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 736 yd |
| Blue Coat Junior C Of E (Aided) School LANGLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Healthlands Club (Durham) FINCHALE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,064 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 940 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 193.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 940 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.