DL5 4BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Felton Close, 1.0km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% 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 £127k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4BP are sourced from Output Area E00105718 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FELTON CLOSE, DL5 4BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FELTON CLOSE, DL5 4BP.
273
43
£ 32,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL5 4BP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL5 4BP is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4BP. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 120,000
1 sales · Mean £ 120,000
Terraced
£ 115,000
2 sales · Mean £ 115,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4BP 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.
school Local Schools
Vane Road Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Woodham Academy
Sugar Hill Primary School
Woodham Burn Community Primary School
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- One Beyond0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Johns Your Very Own Mini Market0.9 km
- Thames Butchers0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Admiral0.9 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.7 km
- Thames Diner0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The China Garden0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Aycliffe Spice Village0.6 km
- Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Krums Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- A Squadron 201 Field Hospital1.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- Round House Sports Leisure Bar0.9 km
- Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Aldi0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.1 km
- Heighington3.3 km
- Shildon4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Vane Road - School0.1 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.1 km
- Vane Road - School0.1 km
- St Marys School0.2 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54BP · Data under Open Government Licence