Darlington Road is in Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe and in Darlington district. DL5 6RB is located in the Heighington & Coniscliffe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darlington Road, Heighington Village, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 6SD, DL5 6RD, DL5 6RA, DL5 6RE, DL5 6PP, DL5 6RF, DL5 6PN, DL5 6PE, DL5 6TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL5 6RB 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% |
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 6RB 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darlington Road was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Darlington Road has the 20th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale and the 97th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.4%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Darlington Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-22 | £185,057 |
| 5 Darlington Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2020-09-08 | £393,657 |
| 17 Darlington Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-08-09 | £519,988 |
| 11 Darlington Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2018-08-31 | £490,323 |
| 6 Darlington Road, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2017-12-01 | £182,691 |
DL5 6RB 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 6RB 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heighington Church of England Primary School Hopelands , Heighington DL5 6PH | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 2out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 3out of 4 | 3,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 3,858 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 3,949 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,795 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 3,276 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 3,398 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ | - not rated | 3,532 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,276 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Parish Church | East Green, HEIGHINGTON | 179 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Dragon | 4 East Green, HEIGHINGTON | 179 yd | |
| The Bay Horse | 28 West Green, HEIGHINGTON | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heighington Takeaway | 2 Church View, HEIGHINGTON | 222 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Heighington C Of E Primary School HOPELANDS | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Heighington Playing Fields Beech Crescent | grass pitches | 495 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 | 41.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.