Mellanby Crescent is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 5BQ 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 Mellanby Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 5AH, DL5 5AQ, DL5 5BJ, DL5 5BH, DL5 5AE, DL5 5BG, DL5 5AD, DL5 5BL, DL5 5BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL5 5BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 53.1% | 53.1% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.9% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 35% | 40.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 40.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.2% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 6.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 40.8% | 36.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -11.8% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 36.6% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 14.4% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.6% | 21.5% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 14.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 22.5% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 98.9% | 98.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 28.7% | 13.5% | 15.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mellanby Crescent was 76.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Aycliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Mellanby Crescent has the 36th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aycliffe East and the 832nd lowest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.0 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 83 Mellanby Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2025-10-27 | £87,050 |
| 97 Mellanby Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-06-17 | £64,615 |
| 87 Mellanby Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2024-08-23 | £87,420 |
| 115 Mellanby Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-04-01 | £98,846 |
| 107 Mellanby Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2021-07-09 | £80,177 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | - not rated | 518 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue , DL5 5NP | - not rated | 724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue , DL5 5NP | - not rated | 724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | - not rated | 761 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Comprehensive School Central Avenue , DL5 5QQ | - not rated | 882 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Community Technology College Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | - not rated | 2,971 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 2,971 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 732 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 | 826 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Durham Way South , Newton Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6XP | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin | Newton Aycliffe Football Club, Moore Lane | 161 yd | |
| Gretna Green Hotel | Great North Road | 509 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Greenwell Road | 843 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Greenwell Road | 850 yd | |
| Cafe HQ | 1 Beveridge Way | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Aycliffe Sports Club | Moore Lane | 161 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Sheraton Road | 798 yd | |
| Blakes Sports & Lounge Bar | Thames Centre, Beveridge Way | 959 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | Beveridge Arcade | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh (Aycliffe) Ltd | 4 Neville Parade | 501 yd | |
| North East Pizza | 2 Neville Parade | 503 yd | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 7 Neville Parade | 503 yd | |
| Krums Sandwich Bar | 13 Greenwell Road | 843 yd | |
| Mike's Fish Bar | 5 Greenwell Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Greenwell Road | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenwell Road | 843 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 60a Beveridge Way | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Moore Lane Park MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Sports Club MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 161 yd |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road | grass pitches | 534 yd |
| Sugar Hill Primary School SHERATON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 719 yd |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 720 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community Centre BURN LANE | 903 yd | |
| Woodham Academy WASHINGTON CRESCENT | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,020 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,092 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.