DL5 4BG is a safe, established residential area on Wren Close, 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 — 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4BG are sourced from Output Area E00105720 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WREN CLOSE, DL5 4BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WREN CLOSE, DL5 4BG.
300
41
£ 32,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL5 4BG 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 4BG's 65% ownership and 41-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 4BG. 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
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
£ 93,000
11 sales · Mean £ 99,086
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4BG has low crime rates — 43 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Aycliffe Spice Village0.9 km
- Krums Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Mike's Fish Bar0.9 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- McColls0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.4 km
- Heighington3.5 km
- Shildon5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Young People's centre0.2 km
- Washington Crescent0.2 km
- Washington Crescent0.2 km
- Welbury Grove0.2 km
- Young People's centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54BG · Data under Open Government Licence