Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WHITEHEAD WALK, DL5 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITEHEAD WALK, DL5 4BD.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DL5 4BD is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL5 4BD is a safe, established residential area on Whitehead Walk, 1.0km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, DL5 4BD represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £89k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00105720 (shared with 9 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 4BD. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 97,450

4 sales · Mean £ 100,600

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

DL5 4BD has low crime rates — 40 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Good0.6 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Aycliffe Spice Village1.0 km
  • Krums Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Mike's Fish Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.5 km
  • Heighington3.6 km
  • Shildon5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Washington Crescent0.2 km
  • Washington Crescent0.2 km
  • Young People's centre0.2 km
  • Young People's centre0.2 km
  • Welbury Grove0.3 km