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.
On average Shildon and Dene Valley has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 156 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% 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).
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Shildon and Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,000 up to £459,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £109,000 |
| Terraced | 103 | £62,500 |
10 years price trend in Shildon and Dene Valley
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Foxglove Way
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Birch Avenue
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Foundry Street
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Church Street
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Baysdale Gardens
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Eskdale Gardens
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Riverside
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High Street
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Gibson Street
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Ruskin Avenue
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Dean Street
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Mafeking Place
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Windsor Terrace
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Gresley Drive
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Ash Grove
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Drummond Way
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Adams Court
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Dalton Crescent
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Shildon
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Church Drive
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Bone Mill Bank
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Bone Mill Bank
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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William Street
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Close House
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High Street
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Main Street
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Middleton Road
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Chapel Street
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Wylam Close
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Byerley Road
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Larch Avenue
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South Street
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Peppercorn Close
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Chestnut Close
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Thomas Street
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Thorncliffe Grove
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Church Drive
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Eldon Bank
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Redworth Road
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Cross Street
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Granville Avenue
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Princes Street
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Windsor Terrace
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Alma Road
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Raven Court
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Walter Street
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Main Street
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Eldon Bank
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Garbutt Close
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Mill Street
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Adelaide Bank
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Byerley Road
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Lambton Street
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Green Lane
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Middridge Lane
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Albert Street
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Dalton Crescent
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Dovecot Hill
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St Phillips Park
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Harker Street
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Main Street
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Auckland Terrace
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Adelaide Bank
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Church Street
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Shildon
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Adelaide Street
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Byerley Road
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Salisbury Terrace
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Windsor Terrace
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Adelaide Street
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Jubilee Crescent
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Rowan Avenue
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Pine Tree Crescent
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North Terrace
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Redworth Road
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Jubilee Crescent
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Cleveland Avenue
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Dovecot Hill
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Douglas Crescent
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Stanley Street
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High Street
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Dean Street
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Windsor Terrace
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Lambton Street
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Brusselton Lane
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Redworth Road
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Kilburn Street
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Main Street
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Crew Close
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Drybourne Avenue
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Shildon
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Strand Street
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Clarendon Court
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Firtree
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.