Matthew Close, Newton Aycliffe
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL5 4AR.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Matthew Close, Newton Aycliffe have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 14 Aug 2023. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £80,500. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Matthew Close range from £69,000 to £90,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Matthew Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Matthew Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL5 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 5 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £80,500 | 14 Aug 2023 |
Sold prices on Matthew Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Matthew Close DL5 4AR | 14 Aug 2023 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 2, Matthew Close DL5 4AR | 30 Oct 2019 | £69,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Matthew Close DL5 4AR | 15 Jul 2019 | £56,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Matthew Close DL5 4AR | 21 Dec 2018 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Matthew Close DL5 4AR | 2 Nov 2018 | £82,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Matthew Close | £69,000 (Oct 2019) → £90,000 (Aug 2023) | +30% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Matthew Close | £75,000 (Dec 2018) → £56,000 (Jul 2019) | -25% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Matthew Close
Crime
208 crimes were reported within about a mile of Matthew Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 80 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 |
| Shoplifting | 27 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 15 |
| Other theft | 12 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Matthew Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Tees Flood alert area
- River Skerne Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Matthew Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodham Academy 1,071 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.0 mi |
| Vane Road Primary School 427 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe 162 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| North East Centre for Autism - Aycliffe School 60 pupils | Other independent special school | 3–19 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Sugar Hill Primary School 448 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Woodham Burn Community Primary School and Nursery 222 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School 285 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 150 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Newton Aycliffe station 1.5 mi · 29 min walk
- Heighington station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Shildon station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Washington Crescent (E-bound, Washington Crescent) 1 min walk
- Vane Road - School (W-bound, Central Avenue) 3 min walk
- Vane Road - School (E-bound, Central Avenue) 3 min walk
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent (S-bound, Vane Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Bewick Crescent Surgery
27 Bewick Crescent, Newton Aycliffe · 0.8 mi - Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe · 0.8 mi - Jubilee Medical Group
Cobblers Hall, Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe · 0.9 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Extra Tesco Newton Aycliffe Extra · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Newton Aycliffe · 0.6 mi
- Heron Heron Newton Aycliffe · 0.7 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Newton Aycliffe Neville Parade · 0.7 mi
Pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Boots · 0.7 mi
- Neville Pharmacy · 0.7 mi
Dentists
- Aycliffe · 0.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 0.5 mi
- Woodham Dental Surgery · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 70.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 503 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,216 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Energy ratings and home sizes on Matthew Close
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Who lives around Matthew Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0% | 1.5% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 55.6% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 40.5% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.6% |
| Sikh | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.3% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 23.6% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 21.6% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.8% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.7% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.3% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 43% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.9% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 23.7% | 25.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19.5% | 24.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 8.9% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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