DL5 4DP is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Simpasture in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
DL5 4DP is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00105725 (shared with 49 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL5 4DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL5 4DP.
302
51
£ 35,600 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL5 4DP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DL5 4DP is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 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 4DP. The average age is 50.9. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL5 4DP is moderate at 87 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
Sugar Hill Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Woodham Burn Community Primary School
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
Vane Road Primary School
Woodham Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Walworth School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- One Beyond0.0 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- Johns Your Very Own Mini Market0.7 km
- Thames Butchers0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Iron Horse0.7 km
- Newton Aycliffe Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
- Round House Sports Leisure Bar0.2 km
- The Canopus Club0.5 km
- A Squadron 201 Field Hospital0.2 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Admiral0.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.1 km
- Thames Diner0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- The China Garden0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- Fresh Newton Aycliffe0.7 km
- Aycliffe Chop Suey House0.9 km
- CIBO0.1 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Heron Foods0.1 km
- Aldi0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe1.3 km
- Heighington2.7 km
- Shildon4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Greenwell Road - Dalton Way0.0 km
- Greenwell Road - Dalton Way0.1 km
- Central Avenue0.1 km
- Central Avenue0.2 km
- Greenwell Rd Leisure Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54DP · Data under Open Government Licence