Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WOLSEY CLOSE, DL5 4AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLSEY CLOSE, DL5 4AU.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL5 4AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL5 4AU is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 10.3% year-on-year.

home £86,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL5 4AU is a safe, established residential area on Wolsey Close, 0.8km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

DL5 4AU is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £86k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 10.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4AU are sourced from Output Area E00105719 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4AU. 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

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 90,750

6 sales · Mean £ 91,166

Semi-Detached

£ 101,500

2 sales · Mean £ 101,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL5 4AU has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour24
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting4
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.2 km
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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Good0.5 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.2 km
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • One Beyond1.0 km
  • Premier - Woodham Village Store0.9 km
  • Bargain Buys1.0 km
  • Booze Buster1.0 km
  • McColls0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Cafe HQ1.0 km
  • Bengal Lounge0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Huntsman0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Reds0.9 km
  • Sunny House0.9 km
  • Aycliffe Spice Village0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Krums Sandwich Bar0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.3 km
  • Heighington3.6 km
  • Shildon5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Washington Crescent0.1 km
  • Washington Crescent0.1 km
  • Vane Road - School0.3 km
  • Vane Road - School0.3 km
  • Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.3 km