Ebba Close Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
25 addresses across 5 postcodes (DL5,TS21), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33909364.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £120,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 7, D: 2).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newton Aycliffe, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, West Park, is about 370 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 80 to 91 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pease Way Medical Centre, about 100 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 630 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 51% of households owned their home and 21% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 183 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2022 | 9 DL5 7AD | Terraced | £120,000 |
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 56 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (4); House, mid-terrace (2); Bungalow, end-terrace (2). Built: 2003-2006 (5); 1950-1966 (3); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (8); owner-occupied (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (44% of about 1,510 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site 1 at Clarence Green: up to 47 homes, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL5 7AD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL5 7AE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| DL5 5NH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL5 7AH | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 2 | unlikely |
| TS21 2ET | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 25 addresses are between 80 m and 91 m above sea level (89 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL5 5NH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| DL5 7AD | 100% | 89% | 100% | 0% |
| DL5 7AE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL5 7AH | 100% | 97% | 100% | 0% |
| TS21 2ET | 91% | 91% | 91% | 6% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newton Aycliffe 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Heighington 37,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | |
| Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 53 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lightfoot Road Newton Aycliffe | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Town Centre Ferryhill | 8 km (5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 15.5 km (9.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 47.3 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pease Way Medical Centre | 100 m |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newton Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Bishop Auckland Hospital | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Newton Aycliffe Simpasture Cashzone | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Park 6.0 ha | 370 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 12 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 860 m² | 210 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Simpasture Playing Field 4.8 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,850 m² | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Warren Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| South Agnew Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Cobbler's Hall Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Agnew Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Tuft Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Old Mill Race | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 25 |
3 of the street's 25 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 390 m | Requires improvement (Dec 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sugar Hill Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Vane Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodham Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Byerley Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Greenfield Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre DL5 4EH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Newton Aycliffe Pathways Care Hub DL5 4EH | Other catering premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd DL5 4DU | Retailers - other | 340 m | Exempt | |
| Embleton View School DL5 4LS | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Juniors) DL5 7DD | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School (Infants) DL5 7DD | School/college/university | 360 m | 4 Good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Card Factory DL5 4DS | Retailers - other | 360 m | Exempt | |
| Thames Diner DL5 4SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Admiral DL5 4SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | Exempt | |
| Thames Butchers DL5 4SB | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Savers DL5 4DS | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| Thames Fruit & Veg DL5 4DS | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Elachi Indian Restaurant DL5 4EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Elachi Restaurant DL5 4EE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Aug 2026 |
| Cooplands DL5 4DS | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 81 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (37); On or near Ebba Close (36); On or near Wright Close (32); On or near Tunstall Road (22); On or near Bruce Road (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 51% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 35% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 21% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DL5 7AD: 9 addresses of 10 in the postcode
- DL5 7AE: 8 addresses of 33 in the postcode
- DL5 5NH: 6 addresses of 8 in the postcode
- DL5 7AH: 1 address of 35 in the postcode
- TS21 2ET: 1 address of 302 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Bruce Road · Tunstall Road · Carileph Close · Paulinus Road · Lightfoot Road · Canopus Close · Barrington Road · Wright Close · Beacon Court · Lyon Walk · Burdon Close · Priestman Road
All the streets in DL5, TS21 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.