Emerson Way is in Newton Aycliffe and in County Durham district. DL5 5HF 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 Emerson Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 5HN, DL5 5HG, DL5 5HP, DL5 5LL, DL5 5HL, DL5 5HW, DL5 5LP, DL5 5HR, DL5 5LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL5 5HF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 54.2% | 53.3% | -0.9% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 45.8% | 46.7% | 0.9% | 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 | 25.1% | 34.7% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 33.7% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 16.6% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 11.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.7%) 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 | 34.9% | 40.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.4% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 23.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 6.3% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around DL5 5HF this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.4% | 34.7% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 8% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16.6% | 9.2% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 14.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -19.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 97.6% | 99.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.2% | 97.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 96.4% | 97.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerson Way was 95.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.2% lower than the Aycliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Emerson Way has the 29th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East and the 687th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Emerson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2021-09-01 | £92,096 |
| 59 Emerson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £68,500 | 2010-09-30 | £91,137 |
DL5 5HF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 972 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,291 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 | 1,726 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 1,820 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 | 1,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Veterans Woodcraft Café | Unit 2 Sapphire House, IES Centre, Horndale Avenue | 410 yd | |
| Thames Diner | 5 Thames Centre | 519 yd | |
| Admiral | 2-3 Thames Centre | 523 yd | |
| Elachi Indian Restaurant | 1 Beveridge Walkway | 624 yd | |
| T&M Kitchen | The Phoenix Club, Macmillan Road | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iron Horse | Emerson Way | 292 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Sheraton Road | 383 yd | |
| Blakes Sports & Lounge Bar | Thames Centre, Beveridge Way | 490 yd | |
| The Canopus Club | Royal Air Forces Association, Barrington Road | 528 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | Beveridge Arcade | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpasture Fisheries | 1 Simpasture Gate | 300 yd | |
| Fresh (Aycliffe) Ltd | 4 Neville Parade | 533 yd | |
| North East Pizza | 2 Neville Parade | 543 yd | |
| Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway | 7 Neville Parade | 543 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | Unit 13 Leaside | 607 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 60a Beveridge Way | 620 yd | |
| Aldi | Greenwell Road | 841 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenwell Road | 841 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Primary School SHERATON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 487 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Simpasture Park SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Moore Lane Park MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Sports Club MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 956 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community Centre BURN LANE | 996 yd | |
| Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery Stephenson Way | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 66.7% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.