Postcode district
DL5: house prices and neighbourhoods
The DL5 postcode district (County Durham, Darlington): 802 live postcodes across 6 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 17 October 2026.
Typical house price
£165,000
Median of 62 resales of existing houses in DL5, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in DL5
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Aycliffe East | County Durham | £115,575 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Mixed signs |
| Newton Aycliffe North | County Durham | £180,000 | – | Middle income | Clear signs |
| Newton Aycliffe South | County Durham | £130,000 | – | Below average income | Mixed signs |
| Newton Aycliffe West | County Durham | £70,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Few signs |
| Sedgefield & Bishop Middleham | County Durham | £195,000 | – | Affluent | Moving the other way |
| Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge | Darlington | £225,000 | – | Middle income | Mixed signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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