Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ESCOMB CLOSE, DL5 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESCOMB CLOSE, DL5 4AY.

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Population

275

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL5 4AY's 54% ownership and 44-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.

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

DL5 4AY is a safe, established residential area on Escomb Close, 0.9km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

This is 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00105719 (shared with 23 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 4AY. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 113,250

2 sales · Mean £ 113,250

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

DL5 4AY has low crime rates — 42 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 offences34
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order5
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.3 km
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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Good0.6 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.2 km
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Aycliffe Spice Village0.9 km
  • Krums Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Mike's Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pizza Cottage - Cuccina1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • McColls0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.4 km
  • Heighington3.5 km
  • Shildon5.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Washington Crescent0.1 km
  • Washington Crescent0.1 km
  • Vane Road - School0.2 km
  • Vane Road - School0.3 km
  • Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.3 km