DL5 4DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4DA represents 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. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4DA are sourced from Output Area E00105718 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL5 4DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL5 4DA.
273
43
£ 32,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL5 4DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL5 4DA 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. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4DA. 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
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL5 4DA is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Vane Road Primary School
Woodham Academy
Sugar Hill Primary School
Woodham Burn Community Primary School
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- One Beyond0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Johns Your Very Own Mini Market0.9 km
- Thames Butchers0.8 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Admiral0.8 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.6 km
- Thames Diner0.8 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The China Garden0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Aycliffe Spice Village0.5 km
- Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Krums Sandwich Bar0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- A Squadron 201 Field Hospital0.9 km
- Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre0.9 km
- The Phoenix Club Ltd1.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
- Round House Sports Leisure Bar0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.0 km
- Heighington3.2 km
- Shildon4.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Marys School0.1 km
- Vane Road - School0.2 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.2 km
- Vane Road - School0.2 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54DA · Data under Open Government Licence