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DL4

SHILDON

County Durham, North East, England

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DL4 is the postcode district for SHILDON, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £86,725
1yr change ▲ 38.6%
Crime 41% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£86,725

▲ 38.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

70% below national avg

Crime Rate

48.2/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

41% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

3 schools

Broadband Speed

281 Mbps

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.

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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

£71K £78K £85K £92K £98K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

1

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

112,489

Population

62

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.

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281.0 Mbps

Avg Download

51.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

66%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DL4 SHILDON

What is the average house price in DL4 SHILDON?
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 SHILDON 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 is the population of DL4 SHILDON?
The population of DL4 (SHILDON) is approximately 112,489 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 19% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL4 SHILDON?
There are 3 schools in or near DL4. 67% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 1 Good. None require improvement.

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