Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ST OSWALDS WALK, DL5 4BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST OSWALDS WALK, DL5 4BQ.

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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 4BQ 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

Families dominate this postcode. With 54% owner-occupation and average age 44, DL5 4BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £95k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

DL5 4BQ is a safe, established residential area on St Oswalds Walk, 1.0km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe East ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

Within the DL5 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a large scale education character: large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4BQ 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 4BQ. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

3 sales · Mean £ 100,000

Semi-Detached

£ 104,000

1 sales · Mean £ 104,000

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

DL5 4BQ has low crime rates — 40 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 offences42
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson6
Shoplifting4

school Local Schools

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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils0.3 km
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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Good0.7 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Newton Aycliffe FC Bait Cabin0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Aycliffe Spice Village1.0 km
  • Krums Sandwich Bar1.0 km
  • Mike's Fish Bar1.0 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi1.0 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Newton Aycliffe Sports Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • McColls0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.5 km
  • Heighington3.6 km
  • Shildon5.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Young People's centre0.2 km
  • Young People's centre0.2 km
  • Washington Crescent0.2 km
  • Welbury Grove0.2 km
  • Washington Crescent0.2 km