Temple Way is in Newton Aycliffe and in Sedgefield district. DL5 7QH is located in the Aycliffe North and Middridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sedgefield. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Temple Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 7QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL5 7QP, DL5 7QJ, DL5 7QN, DL5 7QW, DL5 7QL, DL5 7QG, DL5 7QQ, DL5 7PP, DL5 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL5 7QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.4% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.6% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.4% | 35.9% | 12.5% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 47.7% | -13.6% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 58.2% | 46.8% | -11.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.6% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 11% | 6.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 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 | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 16.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.4% | 23% | -0.4% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 36.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 99.4% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.9% | 95.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 94.9% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Temple Way was 5.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.7% lower than the Aycliffe North and Middridge average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Temple Way has the lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Aycliffe North and Middridge and the 17th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Temple Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-12-14 | £159,869 |
| 9 Temple Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-11-04 | £223,034 |
| 5 Temple Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-09-09 | £158,512 |
| 31 Temple Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-12 | £188,407 |
| 26 Temple Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2022-03-10 | £204,695 |
DL5 7QH 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 student residents living in DL5 7QH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byerley Park Primary School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LE | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Garburn Place , DL5 7DE | 2out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horndale Infants' School Scholars Path , DL5 7HB | 2out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School Humphrey Close , DL5 4EX | 2out of 4 | 1,185 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 | 1,522 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodham Academy Washington Crescent , DL5 4AX | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC South Durham Long Tens Way , Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AP | 3out of 4 | 4,191 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 | 526 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School Cedar Drive , DL5 6UN | - not rated | 2,740 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 | 2,894 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aycliffe Secure Services Care of: Durham County Council , 26 Chilton Way DL17 0SD | - not rated | 4,988 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop | Pioneering Care Centre, Carers Way | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cobblers Hall | Cobblers Hall | 467 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Scout Supporters Assoc | Scout Centre, Bluebell Way | 609 yd | |
| The Turbinia | Parsons Centre, Sid Chaplin Drive | 621 yd | |
| Newton Aycliffe Navy Club | Bluebell Way | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | Unit 10 Cobblers Hall | 467 yd | |
| Masala Tandoori | Unit 8 Cobblers Hall | 467 yd | |
| Olive Garden Pizzeria | Unit 7 Cobblers Hall | 467 yd | |
| Happy Valley | Unit 9 Cobblers Hall | 467 yd | |
| Aycliffe Chop Suey House | Parsons Centre, Sid Chaplin Drive | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Unit 1 Cobblers Hall | 467 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Josephs Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School GARBURN PLACE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| St. Francis Church Of England Aided Junior School (Closed) Scholars Path | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 74.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.