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Shildon and Dene Valley

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 160 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).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
160
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Shildon and Dene Valley

DL42JP

Redworth Road

DL42JY

Kilburn Street

DL146SL

Main Street

DL148FA

Crew Close

DL42EW

Shildon

DL41JN

Drybourne Avenue

DL41LL

Shildon

DL41PA

Strand Street

DL41RB

Clarendon Court

DL42AF

Firtree

DL42DX

Bluebell Walk

DL42JN

Adamson Street

DL42LG

Dalton Crescent

DL42LN

Beresford Street

DL148SF

Kirkham Way

DL148SN

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148SX

High Street

DL148TJ

Johnson Street

DL41DA

Co-Operative Street

DL41EH

Brown Street

DL41ER

Albion Avenue

DL41PG

Soho Street

DL42BT

Shildon

DL42JS

Dalton Crescent

DL42RF

Shildon

DL146SJ

Adelaide Bank

DL148FF

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148RX

Stanley Street

DL148UR

Main Road

DL42LB

Dale Road

DL42LQ

Dalton Crescent

DL41AR

Brown Street

DL41AU

Princes Street

DL41EX

Dean Close

DL41HP

Byerley Road

DL41JH

Byerley Road

DL41PL

Hackworth Close

DL42AW

Hazeldale Avenue

DL42RB

Shildon Road

DL148DY

Gibson Street

DL148SQ

Kirkham Way

DL148TL

Arthur Street

DL148UJ

Brook Street

DL148UT

Eldon Bank

DL41AA

Burke Street

DL41AD

Harker Street

DL41AJ

Main Street

DL41DE

Co-Operative Street

DL41LE

West Close

DL41NH

Shildon

DL42BB

Lime Grove

DL42DE

Weardale Walk

DL42HH

Temperance Avenue

DL42EJ

South View

DL42RA

Shildon

DL146ZG

Longfield Road

DL148EB

Close House

DL148EZ

Crew Close

DL148FB

Douglas Crescent

DL148RN

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148RP

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL41AP

Maughan Street

DL41LW

West Close

DL42AJ

Jasmine Avenue

DL42DR

Church Street

DL42HE

Foundry Street

DL42LS

The Mallards

DL42LU

Baysdale Gardens

DL146RJ

Ash Green Way

DL146SR

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL146SZ

Rosemount Court

DL148EG

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL148SY

Oxford Street

DL148US

High Street

DL148YN

Pilkington Way

DL41BQ

Adelaide Bank

DL41FL

Thornhill Close

DL41LU

Hackworth Street

DL41PZ

Shildon

DL41QD

Brusselton Lane

DL42EN

Sycamore Square

DL42ES

Foundry Street

DL42HD

Queen Street

DL42JA

Shildon

DL41HL

Byerley Road

DL146TB

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL146TD

Bishop Auckland North & Coundon Grange

DL146XN

Rosemount Court

DL148RG

Douglas Crescent

DL148TA

Wilson Street

DL148UN

Main Road

DL41BW

Auckland Wynd

DL41EE

Spencely Street

DL41PP

Windsor Court

DL41RD

Valley View Court

DL42AN

Hazeldale Avenue

DL42BD

Yewtree Avenue

DL42BP

Oak Lea

DL42EQ

Jubilee Road

DL42GT

Peppercorn Close