Central Avenue is in Newton Aycliffe and in County Durham district. DL5 5RW 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 Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 5QQ, DL5 4DH, DL5 5QH, DL5 5PY, DL5 4DZ, DL5 5NS, DL5 5PU, DL5 4DS, DL5 4SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL5 5RW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 50.4% | 54.2% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 45.8% | -3.8% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 25.5% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 42.3% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 17% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
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 (69.3%) 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 | 31.8% | 33.3% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 36% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 19.7% | 20.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 6.9% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 5RW this area, 39.2% 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 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.1% | 39.2% | 4.1% | 18.2% | 21.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 9.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 13.6% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.1% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.7% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 92.7% | 95.1% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 95.4% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 789.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 405.0% higher than the Aycliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Central Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Aycliffe East and the 23rd highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 255.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Station Central Avenue, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2015-05-05 | £750,562 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DL5 5RW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 107 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue , DL5 5NP | - not rated | 484 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Central Avenue , DL5 5NP | - not rated | 484 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road , DL5 5RH | - not rated | 800 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 111 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Community Technology College Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 2,210 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 | 1,319 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 | 1,459 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Park School Durham Way South , Newton Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6XP | - not rated | 2,092 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe HQ | 1 Beveridge Way | 110 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Greenwell Road | 112 yd | |
| Elachi Indian Restaurant | 1 Beveridge Walkway | 179 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Greenwell Road | 193 yd | |
| Admiral | 2-3 Thames Centre | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakes Sports & Lounge Bar | Thames Centre, Beveridge Way | 250 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | Sheraton Road | 274 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | Beveridge Arcade | 339 yd | |
| A Squadron 201 Field Hospital | Army Reserve Centre, Greenwell Road | 368 yd | |
| The Phoenix Club Ltd | Macmillan Road | 437 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIBO | 15 Greenwell Road | 112 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage - Cuccina | 1-3 Greenwell Road | 112 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit C3 Greenwell Road | 112 yd | |
| The China Garden | 5 Beveridge Walkway | 179 yd | |
| Krums Sandwich Bar | 13 Greenwell Road | 193 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Greenwell Road | 193 yd | |
| Tesco | Greenwell Road | 193 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 60a Beveridge Way | 252 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Hill Primary School SHERATON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 191 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 340 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community Centre BURN LANE | 347 yd | |
| St. Marys Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (Closed) Central Avenue | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Vane Road Primary School Vane Road | grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Moore Lane Park MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Sports Club MOORE LANE | grass pitches | 817 yd |
| Simpasture Park SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Woodham Academy WASHINGTON CRESCENT | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 949 yd |
| Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery Stephenson Way | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.