Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

WASHINGTON CRESCENT, DL5 4BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WASHINGTON CRESCENT, DL5 4BE.

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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 4BE 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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL5 4BE's 65% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 10.7% year-on-year.

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

DL5 4BE is a safe, established residential area on Washington Crescent, 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 4BE represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 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, down 10.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4BE 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 4BE. 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

£ 83,475

8 sales · Mean £ 81,811

Semi-Detached

£ 87,500

1 sales · Mean £ 87,500

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

DL5 4BE has low crime rates — 45 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson8
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
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Aycliffe Spice Village0.9 km
  • Krums Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Mike's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Cottage - Cuccina1.0 km
  • CIBO1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

1 nearby
  • McColls0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.4 km
  • Heighington3.5 km
  • Shildon5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Washington Crescent0.1 km
  • Washington Crescent0.1 km
  • Vane Road - School0.2 km
  • Young People's centre0.3 km
  • Welbury Grove0.3 km