Northside Close is in Middridge, Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 7JS is located in the Aycliffe North and Middridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northside Close, Middridge, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 7JE, DL5 7JT, DL5 7JF, DL5 7JN, DL5 7JP, DL5 7JG, DL5 7JD, DL5 7JJ, DL5 7JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL5 7JS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.7% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.3% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.8% | 29.7% | 12.9% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 50.7% | -13.1% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 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 | 41% | 44.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 33.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 15.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.1% | 12.5% | -7.6% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 8.1% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.6% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 22% | 11.6% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 33.6% | -0.8% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.1% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.7% | 96.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 58.9% | 46.2% | 12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northside Close was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.3% lower than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northside Close has the 14th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge and the 454th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Northside Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-25 | £238,379 |
| 11 Northside Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-10-12 | £306,196 |
| 6 Northside Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2020-09-04 | £249,647 |
| 16 Northside Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2019-09-27 | £316,402 |
| 2 Northside Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-04-08 | £223,522 |
DL5 7JS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byerley Park Primary School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 2out of 4 | 1,571 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Jubilee Road , DL4 2EQ | 4out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,431 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,745 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 | 1,663 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 4,307 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 | 4,462 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ | - not rated | 5,426 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bay Horse | 42 Southside | 215 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.