Moule Close is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 5HJ 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 Moule Close, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 5HH, DL5 5JX, DL5 5JW, DL5 5HS, DL5 5HL, DL5 5HR, DL5 5JJ, DL5 5JP, DL5 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL5 5HJ, 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 | 54.8% | 53.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.9% | 1.7% | 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 | 27.3% | 36.2% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 31.9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| Widowed | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 (63.6%) 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 | 41.7% | 33% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 18.4% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 7% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 20.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.5% | 27% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 11.1% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.4% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 20.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -13.2% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 94.3% | 94.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.7% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moule Close was 215.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% higher than the Aycliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moule Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East and the 224th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Moule Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-07-25 | £124,920 |
| 6C Moule Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2022-05-25 | £95,081 |
| 17 Moule Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-01-13 | £95,947 |
| 19D Moule Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £74,500 | 2021-07-02 | £87,604 |
| 28 Moule Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2021-06-02 | £90,151 |
DL5 5HJ 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,136 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 | 1,489 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 2,002 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,095 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 | 1,683 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 2,209 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 | 2,324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Something Greek at The Aviator | Unit 18 Northfield Way | 287 yd | |
| The Veterans Woodcraft Café | Unit 2 Sapphire House, IES Centre, Horndale Avenue | 372 yd | |
| Thames Diner | 5 Thames Centre | 746 yd | |
| Admiral | 2-3 Thames Centre | 752 yd | |
| T&M Kitchen | The Phoenix Club, Macmillan Road | 753 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iron Horse | Emerson Way | 163 yd | |
| Aviator Gin Bar | Unit 18 Northfield Way | 287 yd | |
| 124 Recovery Company | Army Reserve Centre, Northfield Way | 452 yd | |
| The Canopus Club | Royal Air Forces Association, Barrington Road | 490 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Sheraton Road | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpasture Fisheries | 1 Simpasture Gate | 91 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | Unit 13 Leaside | 518 yd | |
| Only Food and Sauces Buttery Bar | Unit 12A Leaside | 518 yd | |
| Shake N Cake | Unit 4, Thames Centre, Gurney Way | 535 yd | |
| The China Garden | 5 Beveridge Walkway | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 60a Beveridge Way | 828 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simpasture Park SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Oak Leaf Sports Complex | golf, indoor bowls, squash courts | 822 yd |
| Sugar Hill Primary School SHERATON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 825 yd |
| School Aycliffe Sports Field 1 AERIAL HOUSE 1 AERIAL HOUSE | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery Stephenson Way | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Elmfield Primary School (Closed) Rowan Place | grass pitches | 970 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 | 22.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 191.06 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 191.06 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.