DL5 4AN is a safe, established residential area on St Barbaras Walk, 1.0km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For families considering a move, DL5 4AN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4AN are sourced from Output Area E00105720 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST BARBARAS WALK, DL5 4AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST BARBARAS WALK, DL5 4AN.
300
41
£ 32,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL5 4AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL5 4AN is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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 21.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4AN. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 95,000
13 sales · Mean £ 92,769
Semi-Detached
£ 98,000
1 sales · Mean £ 98,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4AN has low crime rates — 37 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
Vane Road Primary School
Woodham Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Sugar Hill Primary School
Woodham Burn Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- One Beyond1.0 km
- Bargain Buys1.0 km
- Booze Buster1.0 km
- McColls0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe HQ1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Aycliffe Spice Village0.8 km
- Krums Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Mike's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Pizza Cottage - Cuccina0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.3 km
- Heighington3.5 km
- Shildon5.1 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: DL54AN · Data under Open Government Licence