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Shildon and Dene Valley

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About

Shildon and Dene Valley ward is located in County Durham, covering the town of Shildon and surrounding areas. The ward is known for its industrial heritage, particularly its connection to the railway industry, as Shildon was once a key hub for locomotive manufacturing. The area features a mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and local amenities, with a focus on community-focused facilities.

The landscape includes the Dene Valley, which offers natural scenery and walking routes along the River Gaunless. Shildon is home to the Locomotion railway museum, a major attraction highlighting the town's historical significance. The ward has a range of schools, shops, and leisure facilities, serving its predominantly residential population. Transport links include road and rail connections to nearby towns like Bishop Auckland and Darlington.

Area overview

On average Shildon and Dene Valley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Shildon and Dene Valley is £31,067 per year. There are 5 schools in Shildon and Dene Valley: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
143
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shildon and Dene Valley Population
13,497
Population density
728.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,904
95.61%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
166
1.23%
Other White
146
1.08%
African
40
0.3%
Chinese
28
0.21%
Total population: 13,497

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,041
32.03%
Owns with a mortgage
1,553
24.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,222
19.17%
Social rents from council
725
11.38%
Other social rented
665
10.43%
Total households: 6,373

Property prices in Shildon and Dene Valley

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £85,000 in Shildon and Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,000 up to £340,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shildon and Dene Valley in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shildon and Dene Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached40£217,500
Semi-Detached27£115,000
Terraced91£65,000

10 years median price trend in Shildon and Dene Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shildon and Dene Valley.

All postcodes in Shildon and Dene Valley

DL42DZ

Foxglove Way

DL42EE

Birch Avenue

DL42HG

Foundry Street

DL42JB

Church Street

DL42LX

Baysdale Gardens

DL42LY

Eskdale Gardens

DL146XT

Riverside

DL148SW

High Street

DL148UL

Gibson Street

DL149PN

Haggs Lane

DL41HS

Ruskin Avenue

DL41EZ

Dean Street

DL41LY

Mafeking Place

DL41ND

Windsor Terrace

DL42DG

Gresley Drive

DL42EL

Ash Grove

DL42GB

Drummond Way

DL42GH

Adams Court

DL42LF

Dalton Crescent

DL42RE

Shildon

DL42RH

Shildon

DL146RY

Church Drive

DL146ST

Bone Mill Bank

DL146SU

Bone Mill Bank

DL146TF

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148RJ

William Street

DL148RS

Close House

DL148RZ

Stanley Street

DL148TD

High Street

DL41AF

Main Street

DL41NL

Middleton Road

DL41NW

Chapel Street

DL41PN

Wylam Close

DL41RH

Byerley Road

DL42BW

Larch Avenue

DL42DY

South Street

DL42GP

Peppercorn Close

DL42HS

Chestnut Close

DL42JX

Thomas Street

DL146SH

Thorncliffe Grove

DL146SE

Church Drive

DL148DX

Eldon Bank

DL42JD

Redworth Road

DL41PF

Cross Street

DL41JP

Granville Avenue

DL41JX

Princes Street

DL41NF

Windsor Terrace

DL41PJ

Alma Road

DL42BF

Raven Court

DL42JZ

Walter Street

DL146RU

Main Street

DL148UU

Eldon Bank

DL41AS

Garbutt Close

DL41LR

Mill Street

DL41DF

Adelaide Bank

DL41HQ

Byerley Road

DL41JG

Lambton Street

DL42EP

Green Lane

DL42BL

Middridge Lane

DL42DW

Albert Street

DL42LE

Dalton Crescent

DL146XF

Dovecot Hill

DL146XR

Dovecot Hill

DL148XG

St Phillips Park

DL41AN

Harker Street

DL41AL

Main Street

DL41AY

Auckland Terrace

DL41BB

Adelaide Bank

DL41DU

Church Street

DL41HG

Shildon

DL41HH

Adelaide Street

DL41JQ

Byerley Road

DL41JR

Salisbury Terrace

DL41NE

Windsor Terrace

DL41NT

Adelaide Street

DL42AG

Jubilee Crescent

DL42AS

Rowan Avenue

DL42AT

Pine Tree Crescent

DL42HQ

North Terrace

DL42LR

Redworth Road

DL42NB

Jubilee Crescent

DL42ND

Cleveland Avenue

DL146XP

Dovecot Hill

DL148FD

Douglas Crescent

DL148RE

Brack's Road

DL148RY

Stanley Street

DL148SS

High Street

DL41AH

Dean Street

DL41NB

Windsor Terrace

DL41PX

Lambton Street

DL41QE

Brusselton Lane

DL42JP

Redworth Road

DL42JY

Kilburn Street

DL146SL

Main Street

DL148FA

Crew Close

DL41JN

Drybourne Avenue

DL41LL

Shildon

DL41PA

Strand Street

DL41RB

Clarendon Court

DL42AF

Firtree

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.