Christopher Walk is in Newton Aycliffe and in County Durham district. DL5 4ER is located in the Aycliffe West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Christopher Walk, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 4EY, DL5 4EP, DL5 4HB, DL5 4EZ, DL5 4ES, DL5 4ET, DL5 7AP, DL5 7AA, DL5 4LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL5 4ER, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 53.4% | 52.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL5 4ER, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 42.7% | 16.0% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 34.2% | -12.9% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.1% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.7% | 43.7% | 9.0% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 15.4% | -5.2% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 25.1% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 15.7% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 21.1% | 14.8% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 13% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 98.6% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96% | 93% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 92.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.2% | 76.7% | -14.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 32.6% | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christopher Walk was 110.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.7% lower than the Aycliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Christopher Walk has the 26th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East and the 586th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Christopher Walk, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2020-01-24 | £108,873 |
| 1 Christopher Walk, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2017-10-31 | £93,869 |
| 8 Christopher Walk, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £76,500 | 2015-12-11 | £113,028 |
| 7 Christopher Walk, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2014-04-11 | £116,871 |
| 8 Christopher Walk, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2012-08-14 | £128,929 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 305 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | 4out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 2out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,923 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 2,014 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 | 2,160 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T&M Kitchen | The Phoenix Club, Macmillan Road | 190 yd | |
| Thames Diner | 5 Thames Centre | 409 yd | |
| Admiral | 2-3 Thames Centre | 412 yd | |
| Elachi Indian Restaurant | 1 Beveridge Walkway | 429 yd | |
| Cafe HQ | 1 Beveridge Way | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Phoenix Club Ltd | Macmillan Road | 190 yd | |
| A Squadron 201 Field Hospital | Army Reserve Centre, Greenwell Road | 242 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | Beveridge Arcade | 297 yd | |
| The Canopus Club | Royal Air Forces Association, Barrington Road | 343 yd | |
| Blakes Sports & Lounge Bar | Thames Centre, Beveridge Way | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The China Garden | 5 Beveridge Walkway | 429 yd | |
| CIBO | 15 Greenwell Road | 563 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage - Cuccina | 1-3 Greenwell Road | 563 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit C3 Greenwell Road | 563 yd | |
| Krums Sandwich Bar | 13 Greenwell Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 60a Beveridge Way | 358 yd | |
| Aldi | Greenwell Road | 627 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenwell Road | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 291 yd |
| Simpasture Park SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery Stephenson Way | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GARBURN PLACE | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Sugar Hill Primary School SHERATON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community Centre BURN LANE | 704 yd | |
| Elmfield Primary School (Closed) Rowan Place | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 968 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.31 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.31 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.