Town Pop. 1,196

Living in School Aycliffe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for School Aycliffe is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where School Aycliffe most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 49/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the DL5 postcode district, School Aycliffe scores lowest. Against the wider DL5 district average of 46/100, that is 8 points below. On broadband specifically, School Aycliffe sits 51 points above the DL5 district figure of 48/100. For the surrounding area, see DL5 postcode district.

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School Aycliffe scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
291.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 121 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 52 crimes
↑ 540% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Linden Place 47 crimes
  2. 2 Whinlatter Place 40 crimes
  3. 3 Beechfield 36 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.881 · PM2.5 5.312 · PM10 9.71 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Greenfield AcademySecondary · inspected 2019
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsDarlington Memorial Hospital5.2 mi
University Hospital of North Durham12.3 mi
The James Cook University Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPeaseway Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity3,881 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired26.7%Student4.2%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Newton Aycliffe 0.6 mi
Heighington 1 mi
Shildon 2 mi
J59 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J59 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J58 A1(M) 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 11
Detached £292,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£234k £251k £269k £287k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Heighington 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Newton Aycliffe 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shildon 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eldon Lane and Coundon Grange 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Beaumont Hill 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Coundon and Leeholme 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chilton (County Durham) 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop Auckland 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kirk Merrington 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Auckland 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Darlington 57 5.6 mi away ⇄
Merrybent 38 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is School Aycliffe a nice place to live?

School Aycliffe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for School Aycliffe is 38/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is School Aycliffe?

School Aycliffe has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 349 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in School Aycliffe?

The current median house price in School Aycliffe is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £292,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%.

School Aycliffe in context

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Postcode districts in School Aycliffe

DL5 46 ⇄

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