Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ST OSWALDS WALK, DL5 4BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST OSWALDS WALK, DL5 4BH.

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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 4BH 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 41, DL5 4BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £105k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DL5 4BH is a safe, established residential area on St Oswalds Walk, 1.1km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For families considering a move, DL5 4BH represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4BH 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 4BH. 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

£ 110,000

7 sales · Mean £ 107,142

Semi-Detached

£ 88,500

2 sales · Mean £ 88,500

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

DL5 4BH 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 offences48
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.8 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 Club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

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