DL5 4DD is a safe, established residential area on St Oswalds Court, 1.2km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For families considering a move, DL5 4DD represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 26.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4DD are sourced from Output Area E00105724 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST OSWALDS COURT, DL5 4DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST OSWALDS COURT, DL5 4DD.
346
43
£ 32,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL5 4DD spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 26.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4DD. The average age is 43.1. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
4 sales · Mean £ 135,487
Detached
£ 184,000
6 sales · Mean £ 174,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4DD has low crime rates — 44 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
Woodham Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Sugar Hill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Aycliffe Spice Village1.0 km
- Krums Sandwich Bar1.0 km
- Mike's Fish Bar1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- McColls0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.4 km
- Heighington3.4 km
- Shildon5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Welbury Grove0.1 km
- Young People's centre0.1 km
- Young People's centre0.1 km
- Vane Road - School0.2 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54DD · Data under Open Government Licence