Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ST OSWALDS COURT, DL5 4DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST OSWALDS COURT, DL5 4DD.

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Population

346

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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5/10
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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.

home £150,737 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour27
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Good0.7 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Aycliffe Spice Village1.0 km
  • Krums Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Mike's Fish Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.8 km
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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