DL4 — SHILDON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL4 is £86,725, which is 58% below the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL4 cost 69.8% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL4 have risen 38.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£205,658	59
Semi-detached	£89,923	151
Terraced	£57,283	497
Flat	£45,925	10
All types	£86,725	749

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 48.2 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL4 has a crime rate well 41% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

16.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

3.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

10.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL4 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Thornhill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Timothy Hackworth Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,489

Population

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

30.0%

Private rent

19.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL4 are 281.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

281.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL4 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL4 — SHILDON

Area Summary

DL4 (SHILDON) offers affordable property prices (£86,725, 70% below national average), low crime (41% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (281 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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£198K

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£158K

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▲ 1.6% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL4?

The average house price in DL4 (SHILDON) is £86,725, based on 749 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 70% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 38.6% over the past year.

Is DL4 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL4 is significantly below the national average (48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (16.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (10.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL4?

There are 3 schools in or near DL4. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in DL4?

Council tax in DL4 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL4?

The average broadband download speed in DL4 is 281 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 66%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 30% of homes in DL4 are owner-occupied. 19% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 112,489.