Washington Crescent is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 4BW is located in the Aycliffe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 4BP, DL5 4AH, DL5 4AJ, DL5 4AF, DL5 4AG, DL5 4AL, DL5 4AD, DL5 4AB, DL5 4BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL5 4BW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents 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 | 54.8% | 54.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 45.2% | 45.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 31.6% | 34.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 42.8% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 11% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 40.4% | -5.1% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 35% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 16.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 16.2% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 20% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.1% | 24.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 18.7% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 97.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.7% | 97.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97.5% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40% | 37.2% | 2.8% |
| Christian | 56.4% | 46.2% | 10.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Washington Crescent was 63.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Aycliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Washington Crescent has the 30th lowest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East and the 721st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-07-30 | £154,249 |
| 1 Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2019-04-29 | £149,255 |
| 1 Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2008-02-07 | £132,220 |
| 9 Washington Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2005-08-19 | £171,861 |
DL5 4BW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue , DL5 5NP | 3out of 4 | 288 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | 3out of 4 | 308 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,632 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 794 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society Thornbeck College (Aycliffe Campus) , Cedar Drive DL5 6UN | - not rated | 949 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 5,328 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Greenwell Road | 724 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Greenwell Road | 812 yd | |
| Cafe HQ | 1 Beveridge Way | 871 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin | Newton Aycliffe Football Club, Moore Lane | 897 yd | |
| Elachi Indian Restaurant | 1 Beveridge Walkway | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Aycliffe Sports Club | Moore Lane | 896 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Sheraton Road | 1,057 yd | |
| Blakes Sports & Lounge Bar | Thames Centre, Beveridge Way | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krums Sandwich Bar | 13 Greenwell Road | 724 yd | |
| Mike's Fish Bar | 5 Greenwell Road | 724 yd | |
| Aycliffe Spice Village | 7 Greenwell Road | 724 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage - Cuccina | 1-3 Greenwell Road | 812 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit C3 Greenwell Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Greenwell Road | 724 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenwell Road | 724 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 60a Beveridge Way | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road | grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Woodham Academy WASHINGTON CRESCENT | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 289 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 375 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community Centre BURN LANE | 641 yd | |
| Moore Lane Park MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Sports Club MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Sugar Hill Primary School SHERATON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 947 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.