Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ST AIDANS WALK, DL5 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST AIDANS WALK, DL5 4AH.

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Population

273

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL5 4AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DL5 4AH 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. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.

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

DL5 4AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Aidans Walk, 1.0km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £96k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00105718 (shared with 12 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 4AH. 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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 85,475

8 sales · Mean £ 84,225

Semi-Detached

£ 105,000

3 sales · Mean £ 96,666

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

DL5 4AH has low crime rates — 36 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 offences45
Anti-social behaviour26
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime6
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils0.2 km
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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Good0.4 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.0 km
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.4 km
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Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

Good334 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • One Beyond0.9 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Cooplands1.0 km
  • Savers1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
  • Cafe HQ0.9 km
  • Elachi Indian Restaurant1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The China Garden1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Aycliffe Spice Village0.7 km
  • Krums Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Mike's Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.2 km
  • Heighington3.4 km
  • Shildon5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Vane Road - School0.1 km
  • Vane Road - School0.1 km
  • Washington Crescent0.2 km
  • Washington Crescent0.2 km
  • Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.2 km