DL5 4BN is a safe, established residential area on Wycliffe Close, 1.1km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4BN are sourced from Output Area E00105724 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WYCLIFFE CLOSE, DL5 4BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WYCLIFFE CLOSE, DL5 4BN.
346
43
£ 32,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL5 4BN — age 43, 88% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £133k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL5 4BN. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Semi-Detached
£ 138,750
2 sales · Mean £ 138,750
Terraced
£ 124,000
1 sales · Mean £ 124,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4BN has low crime rates — 31 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
10 nearby- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- One Beyond0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Johns Your Very Own Mini Market1.0 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.8 km
- Cafe HQ0.9 km
- Elachi Indian Restaurant1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- The China Garden1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Aycliffe Spice Village0.8 km
- Four Seasons Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Krums Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.2 km
- Heighington3.4 km
- Shildon5.1 km
Bus Stops
- Vane Road - School0.0 km
- Vane Road-Mellanby Crescent0.1 km
- Vane Road - School0.1 km
- Welbury Grove0.2 km
- Washington Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54BN · Data under Open Government Licence