Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

THE SWALE, DL5 4DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SWALE, DL5 4DF.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 36, DL5 4DF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.5% year-on-year.

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

DL5 4DF is a sought-after residential area on The Swale, 0.5km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe North and Middridge ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL5, DL5 4DF offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £228k, down 9.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00105817 (shared with 10 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 4DF. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 200,874

28 sales · Mean £ 204,899

Semi-Detached

£ 159,950

19 sales · Mean £ 164,468

Terraced

£ 131,000

2 sales · Mean £ 131,000

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

DL5 4DF has low crime rates — 39 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson13
Public order12
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Woodham Academy

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

Good0.8 km
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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils1.0 km
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.1 km
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Walworth School

Good71 pupils1.3 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.3 km
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Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

Good334 pupils1.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good112 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • One Beyond1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Bargain Buys1.0 km
  • Booze Buster1.0 km
  • McColls0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
  • Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Bengal Lounge0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • Sunny House0.5 km
  • Olive Garden Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Aycliffe Chop Suey House0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Turbinia0.9 km
  • The Huntsman0.5 km
  • The Cobblers Hall0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.1 km
  • Heighington3.7 km
  • Shildon4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodham Way - Brafferton Close0.1 km
  • Woodham Way-Brafferton Close0.1 km
  • Agnew Way-Kings Drive0.2 km
  • Woodham Way - Brafferton Close0.2 km
  • Woodham Way-Brafferton Close0.2 km