Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

THE COPPICE, DL5 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE COPPICE, DL5 4DQ.

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Population

510

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 45,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

DL5 4DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 15.8% year-on-year.

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

DL5 4DQ is a sought-after residential area on The Coppice, 0.4km from Woodham Village in Newton Aycliffe. Administratively it sits within Aycliffe North and Middridge ward and the Sedgefield constituency.

For serious buyers, DL5 4DQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 15.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL5 4DQ are sourced from Output Area E00105817 (shared with 10 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 4DQ. 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

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 208,000

26 sales · Mean £ 198,326

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

DL5 4DQ has low crime rates — 44 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 offences78
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order14
Vehicle crime8

school Local Schools

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Woodham Academy

Good987 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe

Good1.0 km
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Vane Road Primary School

Good419 pupils1.2 km
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Woodham Burn Community Primary School

Requires Improvement234 pupils1.2 km
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Walworth School

Good71 pupils1.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good112 pupils1.5 km
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Sugar Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.5 km
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Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School

Good334 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Happy Valley0.6 km
  • Sunny House0.4 km
  • Olive Garden Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Aycliffe Chop Suey House1.0 km
  • Masala Tandoori0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • McColls1.0 km
  • Woodham Services0.6 km
  • The Village Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Premier - Woodham Village Store0.4 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Turbinia1.0 km
  • The Huntsman0.4 km
  • The Cobblers Hall0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Garden Kitchen Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Bengal Lounge0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton Aycliffe2.3 km
  • Heighington3.9 km
  • Shildon4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Well House Drive (North)0.2 km
  • Woodham Way-Brafferton Close0.2 km
  • Woodham Way - Brafferton Close0.2 km
  • Well House Drive (North)0.2 km
  • Woodham Way - Brafferton Close0.3 km