DL5 4AR is a safe, established residential area on Matthew Close, 0.9km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
Day-to-day life in DL5 4AR has the character of these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £90k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4AR are sourced from Output Area E00105719 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MATTHEW CLOSE, DL5 4AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MATTHEW CLOSE, DL5 4AR.
275
44
£ 32,500 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL5 4AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 44, DL5 4AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £90k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4AR. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
5 sales · Mean £ 74,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4AR has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Woodham Academy
Vane Road Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Sugar Hill Primary School
Woodham Burn Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- One Beyond1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Love Thy Cupcake1.0 km
- Premier - Woodham Village Store1.0 km
- Bargain Buys1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Cafe HQ1.0 km
- Bengal Lounge1.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin1.0 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Huntsman1.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe Sports Club1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Reds1.0 km
- Sunny House1.0 km
- Aycliffe Spice Village0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Krums Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.3 km
- Heighington3.5 km
- Shildon5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Crescent0.0 km
- Washington Crescent0.0 km
- Vane Road - School0.2 km
- Vane Road - School0.2 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54AR · Data under Open Government Licence