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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Bluebell Walk
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Shildon
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Adamson Street
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Dalton Crescent
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Beresford Street
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Kirkham Way
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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High Street
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Johnson Street
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Co-Operative Street
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Brown Street
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Albion Avenue
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Shildon
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Soho Street
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Dalton Crescent
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Shildon
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Adelaide Bank
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Stanley Street
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Main Road
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Brown Street
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Princes Street
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Dean Close
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Byerley Road
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Byerley Road
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Hackworth Close
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Hazeldale Avenue
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Dale Road
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Dalton Crescent
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Shildon Road
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Gibson Street
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Kirkham Way
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Arthur Street
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Brook Street
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Eldon Bank
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Burke Street
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Harker Street
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Main Street
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Co-Operative Street
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West Close
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Shildon
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Lime Grove
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Weardale Walk
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South View
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Shildon
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Longfield Road
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Close House
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Crew Close
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Douglas Crescent
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Maughan Street
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West Close
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Jasmine Avenue
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Church Street
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Foundry Street
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The Mallards
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Baysdale Gardens
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Ash Green Way
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Rosemount Court
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Oxford Street
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High Street
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Pilkington Way
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Brusselton Lane
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Adelaide Bank
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Thornhill Close
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Hackworth Street
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Shildon
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Sycamore Square
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Foundry Street
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Queen Street
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Shildon
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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Rosemount Court
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Douglas Crescent
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Wilson Street
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Main Road
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Auckland Wynd
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Spencely Street
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Byerley Road
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Windsor Court
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Valley View Court
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Hazeldale Avenue
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Yewtree Avenue
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Oak Lea
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Jubilee Road
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Peppercorn Close
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Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange
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High Street
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High Street
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Main Road
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Morton Close
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Princes Street
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Church Street
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Byerley Road
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George Street
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.