Village Close is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 4UD is located in the Aycliffe North and Middridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Village Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 4RW, DL5 4RP, DL5 4SN, DL5 4RR, DL5 4SS, DL5 4UE, DL5 4UG, DL5 4SL, DL5 4UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL5 4UD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 52.7% | 48.7% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47.3% | 51.3% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 25% | 27% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 37.4% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.7% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 17.9% | 19.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
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 (61.9%) 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 | 30.1% | 32.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 29.4% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 29.4% | 12.2% | 12.7% | 16.7% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.9% | 16.6% | -18.3% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 18% | 6.7% | 9.6% | 8.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 6.6% | -9.4% | 13.4% | -6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 23.2% | 14.2% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 24.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.7% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.3% | 37.2% | -7.9% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Village Close was 64.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% lower than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Village Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge and the 741st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Village Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-03-28 | £140,303 |
| 4 Village Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2020-02-14 | £262,817 |
| 11 Village Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-12-06 | £174,170 |
| 6 Village Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2017-04-07 | £172,048 |
| 5 Village Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-02-10 | £192,477 |
DL5 4UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 4UD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 1,150 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | 4out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,840 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 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,470 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 | 1,639 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society Thornbeck College (Aycliffe Campus) , Cedar Drive DL5 6UN | - not rated | 1,770 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 | 4,389 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 | 142 yd | |
| Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop | Pioneering Care Centre, Carers Way | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | St Elizabeths Close | 142 yd | |
| The Cobblers Hall | Cobblers Hall | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 4 St Elizabeths Close | 142 yd | |
| Sunny House | 5 St Elizabeths Close | 142 yd | |
| Woodham Pizzeria | 7 St Elizabeths Close | 142 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | Unit 10 Cobblers Hall | 1,026 yd | |
| Masala Tandoori | Unit 8 Cobblers Hall | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Cobblers Hall | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodham Academy WASHINGTON CRESCENT | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 737 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 | 21.4% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 27.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.