Whinlatter Place is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 7DR 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 Whinlatter Place, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 7DS, DL5 7DP, DL5 7DW, DL5 7DU, DL5 7BQ, DL5 7DX, DL5 7DY, DL5 7BG, DL5 7DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL5 7DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 51.2% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.8% | 48.8% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL5 7DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 27.4% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -16.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 15.4% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 45.2% | 44% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 17% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 22.4% | 0.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 16.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.7% | 18% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 2.9% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 93.9% | 91.3% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 3.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.5% | 76.7% | -28.2% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 44.8% | 13.5% | 31.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.3% | 37.2% | 21.1% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Not answered | 9.7% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinlatter Place was 448.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 464.8% higher than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whinlatter Place has the highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge and the 67th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Whinlatter Place, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-12-01 | £55,255 |
| 42 Whinlatter Place, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,500 | 2020-11-06 | £67,604 |
| 28 Whinlatter Place, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2020-07-14 | £70,970 |
| 43 Whinlatter Place, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,900 | 2017-06-09 | £56,932 |
| 37 Whinlatter Place, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2017-03-27 | £52,911 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 2out of 4 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Stephenson Way , DL5 7DD | 2out of 4 | 614 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 615 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 901 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 | 658 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 2,845 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 | 968 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 2,922 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 | 3,065 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 5,025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Something Greek at The Aviator | Unit 18 Northfield Way | 998 yd | |
| Kels Kitchen | Ineos Compounds, Preston Road | 1,055 yd | |
| T&M Kitchen | The Phoenix Club, Macmillan Road | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf Sports Complex | School Aycliffe Lane | 787 yd | |
| 124 Recovery Company | Army Reserve Centre, Northfield Way | 834 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Navy Club | Bluebell Way | 869 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Scout Supporters Assoc | Scout Centre, Bluebell Way | 884 yd | |
| The Canopus Club | Royal Air Forces Association, Barrington Road | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pizza | 112 Silverdale Place | 297 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmfield Primary School (Closed) Rowan Place | grass pitches | 181 yd |
| Stephenson Way Academy & Nursery Stephenson Way | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GARBURN PLACE | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Horndale Park (Closed) Greenfield Way | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| St. Francis Church Of England Aided Junior School (Closed) Scholars Path | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Oak Leaf Sports Complex | golf, indoor bowls, squash courts | 668 yd |
| Simpasture Park SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD SIMPASTURE PLAYING FIELD BARRINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Greenfield Community College GREENFIELD WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| School Aycliffe Sports Field 1 AERIAL HOUSE 1 AERIAL HOUSE | grass pitches | 919 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 | 91.7% |
| 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 | 8.3% |
| Median download speed | 31.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.