Station Road, Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL5 6PU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.8%	51.6%	0.8%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	49.2%	48.4%	-0.8%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DL5 6PU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.4%	22.9%	0.5%	37.9%	-15.0%
Married: Opposite sex	65.9%	58.7%	-7.2%	44.2%	14.5%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	5.4%	11.5%	6.1%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	5.8%	5.5%	-0.3%	6.1%	-0.6%

Health

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	44.7%	46.2%	1.5%	48.4%	-2.2%
Good health	38.9%	38.1%	-0.8%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	13%	11.7%	-1.3%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	1.9%	3.2%	1.3%	4.0%	-0.8%
Very bad health	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.1%	11.1%	3.0%	18.2%	-7.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	6.5%	-5.6%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.7%	13.8%	-1.9%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	6.9%	0.6%	5.3%	1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	18.4%	9.0%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	45.3%	41.9%	-3.4%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	3.1%	1.4%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.2%	100%	0.8%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% 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	99.6%	98%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	0%	1.2%	1.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.6%	98%	-1.6%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	1.6%	1.6%	9.8%	-8.2%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.7%	76.7%	14.0%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
No passport held	8.1%	13.5%	-5.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.5%	37.2%	-8.7%
Christian	67.1%	46.2%	20.9%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Station Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 62.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Station Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 155th lowest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in DL5 6PU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Station Road are based on 32 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Darlington.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Station Road, Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6PU

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL5 6PU

Average Price
£610,453

Semi-Detached
£637,040

Terraced
£460,838

Detached
£692,472

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Station Road

Average Price
£320,448

Semi-Detached
£513,113

Terraced
£209,511

Detached
£539,407

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Station Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Stonycroft Station Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building	£337,500	2021-03-24	£411,983
Trafalgar House Station Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£1,110,000	2018-11-23	£1,380,861
Healy House Station Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building	£405,000	2015-10-02	£551,423
Trafalgar House Station Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£504,000	2003-05-30	£968,872
The Dovecote Station Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Detached, an established residential building	£177,500	2001-08-16	£474,550

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL5 6PU

Employment

DL5 6PU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DL5 6PU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	61
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Looking after home or family	5
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	29
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heighington Church of England Primary School Hopelands , Heighington DL5 6PH	- not rated	595 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heighington Church of England Primary School Hopelands , Heighington DL5 6PH	3out of 4	595 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Elmfield Primary School Rowan Place , DL5 7BB	- not rated	2,889 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB	- not rated	3,300 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB	3out of 4	3,320 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP	3out of 4	2,400 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF	- not rated	2,904 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF	2out of 4	2,904 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Avenue Comprehensive School Central Avenue , DL5 5QQ	- not rated	4,057 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing Middridge Lane , DL4 2EP	- not rated	4,934 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Forest Park School Durham Way South , Newton Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6XP	- not rated	3,014 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH	- not rated	3,657 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP	3out of 4	3,866 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ	- not rated	3,892 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN	- not rated	5,295 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
St Michael's Parish Church	East Green, HEIGHINGTON		217 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
George & Dragon	4 East Green, HEIGHINGTON		217 yd
The Bay Horse	28 West Green, HEIGHINGTON		452 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Heighington Takeaway	2 Church View, HEIGHINGTON		322 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Heighington Playing Fields Beech Crescent	grass pitches	449 yd
Heighington C Of E Primary School HOPELANDS	grass pitches	595 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.17 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.17 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.