Oakfield is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 7AU 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 Oakfield, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 7AS, DL5 7AT, DL5 5JR, DL5 7AX, DL5 7DB, DL5 7AY, DL5 7DA, DL5 5JH, DL5 7AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL5 7AU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.4% | 52.3% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.7% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 23% | 30.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 41.8% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 12.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 32.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 39% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 21.1% | 19.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 11% | 5.8% | -5.2% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 7AU this area, 29.5% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 29.5% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 11.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.4% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 17.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 15.5% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 99.2% | 95% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 94.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.6% | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakfield was 182.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.6% higher than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakfield has the 8th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge and the 295th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Oakfield, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-07-19 | £75,611 |
| 96 Oakfield, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2023-06-27 | £96,065 |
| 112 Oakfield, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-09-01 | £146,052 |
| 107 Oakfield, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £62,950 | 2016-10-12 | £90,360 |
| 112 Oakfield, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2015-03-06 | £131,519 |
DL5 7AU 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 685 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 2out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,003 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 | 1,230 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,486 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 | 1,200 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 2,470 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 | 2,604 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 | 509 yd | |
| T&M Kitchen | The Phoenix Club, Macmillan Road | 660 yd | |
| Thames Diner | 5 Thames Centre | 810 yd | |
| Admiral | 2-3 Thames Centre | 816 yd | |
| Kels Kitchen | Ineos Compounds, Preston Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Canopus Club | Royal Air Forces Association, Barrington Road | 394 yd | |
| 124 Recovery Company | Army Reserve Centre, Northfield Way | 421 yd | |
| Aviator Gin Bar | Unit 18 Northfield Way | 509 yd | |
| The Iron Horse | Emerson Way | 542 yd | |
| The Phoenix Club Ltd | Macmillan Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpasture Fisheries | 1 Simpasture Gate | 607 yd | |
| Royal Pizza | 112 Silverdale Place | 824 yd | |
| The China Garden | 5 Beveridge Walkway | 898 yd | |
| CIBO | 15 Greenwell Road | 1,065 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage - Cuccina | 1-3 Greenwell Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 60a Beveridge Way | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Simpasture Park SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Elmfield Primary School (Closed) Rowan Place | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery Stephenson Way | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Oak Leaf Sports Complex | golf, indoor bowls, squash courts | 565 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GARBURN PLACE | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 734 yd |
| School Aycliffe Sports Field 1 AERIAL HOUSE 1 AERIAL HOUSE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Sugar Hill Primary School SHERATON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,030 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.