DL5 4DE is a sought-after residential area on The Moorland, 0.5km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe North and Middridge ward and the Sedgefield constituency.
For serious buyers, DL5 4DE is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4DE are sourced from Output Area E00105817 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MOORLAND, DL5 4DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MOORLAND, DL5 4DE.
510
36
£ 45,600 /yr
54%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL5 4DE's 70% ownership and 36-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 4DE. The average age is 36.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 153,550
8 sales · Mean £ 141,252
Detached
£ 162,000
3 sales · Mean £ 160,816
Terraced
£ 130,000
7 sales · Mean £ 109,804
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL5 4DE 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.
school Local Schools
Woodham Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe
Vane Road Primary School
Woodham Burn Community Primary School
Walworth School
Sugar Hill Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Bengal Lounge0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Happy Valley0.6 km
- Sunny House0.5 km
- Olive Garden Pizzeria0.6 km
- Aycliffe Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Masala Tandoori0.6 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Woodham Services0.5 km
- The Village Pharmacy0.6 km
- Premier - Woodham Village Store0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Turbinia0.9 km
- The Huntsman0.5 km
- The Cobblers Hall0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton Aycliffe2.2 km
- Heighington3.8 km
- Shildon4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Woodham Way - Brafferton Close0.2 km
- Woodham Way-Brafferton Close0.2 km
- Woodham Way - Brafferton Close0.2 km
- Woodham Way-Brafferton Close0.2 km
- Agnew Way-Kings Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL54DE · Data under Open Government Licence