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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 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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Shildon and Dene Valley Population

13,497

Population density

728.3 per km²

Demographics

British

12,904

95.61%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

166

1.23%

Other White

146

1.08%

African

0.3%

Chinese

0.21%

Total population: 13,497

Housing

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	40	£217,500	£113,835	£172,000	£248,496	£275,750
Semi-Detached	27	£115,000	£55,700	£71,000	£137,500	£182,997
Terraced	91	£65,000	£33,250	£50,000	£84,000	£130,750

10 years median price trend in Shildon and Dene Valley

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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