Lowther Drive is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district.
DL5 4UL is located in the Aycliffe North and Middridge electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use
since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowther Drive, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4UL and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 4UA, DL5 4TX, DL5 4SW, DL5 4TY, DL5 4RP, DL5 4SL, DL5 4RJ, DL5 4RH, DL5 4TU.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Lowther Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-09-08 | £159,318 |
| 27 Lowther Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-07-07 | £232,804 |
| 25 Lowther Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-03-24 | £220,022 |
| 20 Lowther Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-01-21 | £294,007 |
| 34 Lowther Drive, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-22 | £125,544 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue, DL5 5NP | 912 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Vane Road Primary School Vane Road, DL5 5RH | 1,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 2out of 4 | Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close, DL5 4EX | 1,490 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 4out of 4 | Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road, DL5 5NU | 1,546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 2out of 4 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place, DL5 7DE | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3out of 4 | Woodham Academy Washington Crescent, DL5 4AX | 542 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 2out of 4 | Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way, DL5 7LF | 2,733 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | UTC South Durham Long Tens Way, Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 4,256 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - not rated | North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive, DL5 6UN | 1,427 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Thornbeck College - North East Autism Society Thornbeck College (Aycliffe Campus), Cedar Drive DL5 6UN | 1,564 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 3out of 4 | Walworth School Bluebell Way, DL5 7LP | 1,667 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| - not rated | Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council, 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | 4,615 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 | 379 yd | |
| Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop | Pioneering Care Centre, Carers Way | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huntsman | St Elizabeths Close | 379 yd | |
| The Cobblers Hall | Cobblers Hall | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 4 St Elizabeths Close | 379 yd | |
| Sunny House | 5 St Elizabeths Close | 379 yd | |
| Woodham Pizzeria | 7 St Elizabeths Close | 379 yd | |
| Mr Chippy | Unit 10 Cobblers Hall | 1,056 yd | |
| Masala Tandoori | Unit 8 Cobblers Hall | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Cobblers Hall | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodham Academy WASHINGTON CRESCENT | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 496 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 899 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community Centre BURN LANE | 978 yd | |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road | grass pitches | 998 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 | 68.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 328.73 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 328.73 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 145 crimes were reported
near Lowther Drive.
52% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
Crime level on this street is below average.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of DL5 4UL.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL5 4UL 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 |
| 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 |
| Female | 111 |
| Male | 117 |
| Single | 57 |
| Married: Opposite sex | 79 |
| Separated | 4 |
| Divorced | 29 |
| Widowed | 42 |
| Very good health | 74 |
| Good health | 67 |
| Fair health | 67 |
| Bad health | 16 |
| Very bad health | 4 |
| No qualifications | 35 |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 38 |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14 |
| Apprenticeship | 20 |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 49 |
| Degree or Similar | 52 |
| Other | 3 |
| Chinese | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1 |
| White | 225 |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1 |
| United Kingdom | 217 |
| European Union | 8 |
| Africa | 1 |
| Middle East and Asia | 2 |
| Born in the UK | 217 |
| 10+ Years | 8 |
| 5-10 Years | 3 |
| United Kingdom | 185 |
| Ireland | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Poland | 2 |
| Romania | 1 |
| Other EU countries | 1 |
| Eastern Asia | 1 |
| No passport held | 36 |
| No religion | 67 |
| Christian | 142 |
| Buddhist | 3 |
| Other religion | 3 |
| Not answered | 14 |