Northfield Way is in Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe and in County Durham district. DL5 6UF is located in the Aycliffe East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northfield Way, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL5 6UF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 30.6% | 26.9% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 50.9% | 3.7% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 47.6% | 42.4% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 39.3% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 15.5% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.8% | 16.3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 22.6% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 35% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.1% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.5% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 95.7% 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 | 96.4% | 95.7% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northfield Way was 246.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% higher than the Aycliffe East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northfield Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 70 local areas in Aycliffe East and the 177th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 35A Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-04-08 | £785,316 |
| Unit 35 Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-10-11 | £491,418 |
| G T Coatings Ltd Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £2,195,000 | 2018-04-20 | £2,758,030 |
| Unit 30 Northfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2016-10-21 | £129,211 |
DL5 6UF 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sugar Hill Primary School Sheraton Road , DL5 5NU | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 2out of 4 | 1,573 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,752 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,826 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 2,473 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 | 2,584 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 | 132 yd | |
| The Veterans Woodcraft Café | Unit 2 Sapphire House, IES Centre, Horndale Avenue | 462 yd | |
| Kels Kitchen | Ineos Compounds, Preston Road | 567 yd | |
| Hudson Catering | Husqvarna, Preston Road | 974 yd | |
| T&M Kitchen | The Phoenix Club, Macmillan Road | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviator Gin Bar | Unit 18 Northfield Way | 132 yd | |
| 124 Recovery Company | Army Reserve Centre, Northfield Way | 313 yd | |
| The Iron Horse | Emerson Way | 441 yd | |
| Ineos Sports & Social Club | Ineos Compounds, Preston Road | 567 yd | |
| Oakleaf Sports Complex | School Aycliffe Lane | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpasture Fisheries | 1 Simpasture Gate | 367 yd | |
| Shake N Cake | Unit 4, Thames Centre, Gurney Way | 469 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | Unit 13 Leaside | 504 yd | |
| Only Food and Sauces Buttery Bar | Unit 12A Leaside | 504 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Aycliffe Sports Field 1 AERIAL HOUSE 1 AERIAL HOUSE | grass pitches | 652 yd |
| Oak Leaf Sports Complex | golf, indoor bowls, squash courts | 663 yd |
| Simpasture Park SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 676 yd |
| Elmfield Primary School (Closed) Rowan Place | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery Stephenson Way | grass pitches | 1,083 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.