The Bridle is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 4TH is located in the Aycliffe North and Middridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Bridle, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 4UH, DL5 4SZ, DL5 4RU, DL5 4UJ, DL5 4UQ, DL5 4UB, DL5 4UN, DL5 4RX, DL5 4TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL5 4TH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.9% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DL5 4TH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20% | 21.4% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 64.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 5.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 46.8% | 35.2% | -11.6% | 48.4% | -13.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 45.3% | 12.1% | 33.6% | 11.7% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 14.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 11.6% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 7.6% | -1.2% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 6.8% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 18.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 42.2% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 95.5% 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% | 95.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 66% | 46.2% | 19.8% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Bridle was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Bridle has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge and the 107th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 The Bridle, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £382,500 | 2025-01-31 | £397,141 |
| 17 The Bridle, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-04-21 | £374,337 |
| 17 The Bridle, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2022-11-25 | £359,871 |
| 1 The Bridle, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2021-05-26 | £387,766 |
| 14 The Bridle, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2019-08-14 | £513,731 |
DL5 4TH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 DL5 4TH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 111 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,548 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,776 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,997 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 | 1,247 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,738 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 | 1,582 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 2,127 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 | 2,259 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 4,124 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Lounge | 6 St Elizabeths Close | 416 yd | |
| Woodham Golf Club | Burnhill Way | 680 yd | |
| Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop | Pioneering Care Centre, Carers Way | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | St Elizabeths Close | 416 yd | |
| The Cobblers Hall | Cobblers Hall | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 4 St Elizabeths Close | 416 yd | |
| Sunny House | 5 St Elizabeths Close | 416 yd | |
| Woodham Pizzeria | 7 St Elizabeths Close | 416 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | Unit 10 Cobblers Hall | 861 yd | |
| Masala Tandoori | Unit 8 Cobblers Hall | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Cobblers Hall | 861 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodham Golf And Country Club WOODHAM GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB WOODHAM GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB BURNHILL WAY | golf | 704 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.