DL5 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Richardson Walk, 0.9km 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. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00105718 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RICHARDSON WALK, DL5 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RICHARDSON WALK, DL5 4AJ.
273
43
£ 32,500 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL5 4AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL5 4AJ's 60% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4AJ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4AJ has low crime rates — 29 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
Woodham Academy
Vane Road Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Sugar Hill Primary School
Woodham Burn Community Primary School
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- One Beyond0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- Savers1.0 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 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
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Huntsman1.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Reds1.0 km
- The China Garden1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Sunny House1.0 km
- Aycliffe Spice Village0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Aldi0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.2 km
- Heighington3.4 km
- Shildon5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Washington Crescent0.1 km
- Washington Crescent0.1 km
- Vane Road - School0.2 km
- Vane Road - School0.2 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54AJ · Data under Open Government Licence