Property profile

6 Dean Close

DL4 1QP

Shildon & Dene Valley

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Map showing 6 Dean Close, Shildon

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£295,000

Detached sold in Shildon & Dene Valley

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold19 Jun 2023
£275,000Change since last sale: +£21,000 (+7.6%)
Annualised change
+2.2% per yearCounty Durham annualised change (detached) since 2023: +4.2% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £181 per sq ft
£259 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£78 per sq ft (+43%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Shildon & Dene Valley
£227,000Estimate vs local median: +£69,000 (+30%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1991-1995
Floor area106 m² / 1,141 sq ft
Rooms6 habitable / 6 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection27 May 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Jun 2023£275,000-

Local market

Property prices in Shildon & Dene Valley

Median price: £80,820
Price per sq ft: £92
Sales (last 12 months): 232
Typical range (middle 50%): £58K – £145K

Based on 232 recent sales, the median property price is £80,820 (about £92 per square foot) in Shildon & Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached43£227,000£181
Semi-Detached48£115,000£128
Terraced140£65,620£72
Flats1£39,750£64

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shildon & Dene Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170,275£101,000£39,500
2017£160,000£93,500£39,000
2018£159,975£98,000£42,000
2019£165,000£110,000£42,500
2020£183,975£105,000£38,500
2021£189,995£80,000£50,500
2022£184,950£126,000£60,000
2023£212,950£101,250£60,000
2024£210,000£114,000£59,000
2025£217,500£100,000£67,750
2026£219,000£125,000£65,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139£104£47
2017£135£112£44
2018£155£99£49
2019£149£122£48
2020£160£128£44
2021£165£94£59
2022£173£138£66
2023£173£115£67
2024£159£130£69
2025£179£103£76
2026£183£133£71
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shildon & Dene Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL4 1QP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL4 1QP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Nov 2025Gibsons House, Association Street, Shildon, DL4 1EFOtherFreehold£94,500
30 Jun 2025Gibsons House, Association Street, Shildon, DL4 1EFOtherFreehold£337,500
30 May 20253, Association Street, Shildon, DL4 1EFOtherFreehold£60,000
24 Jul 20267, Dean Gardens, Shildon, DL4 1EXSemi-DetachedFreehold£92,000
12 Feb 20261, The Oval, Shildon, DL4 1EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Dean Close, Shildon-146 m²-
2 Dean Close, Shildon-90 m²-
4 Dean Close, Shildon-70 m²-
8, Dean Close, ShildonFreehold152 m²£236,000 (2011)
9, Dean Close, Shildon-104 m²-
10 Dean Close, ShildonFreehold129 m²£123,500 (2002)

Area insights for DL4 1QP

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Overview

Postcode DL4 1QP is located in a rural town, within the Shildon & Dene Valley area of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Shildon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shildon is £35,272 per year. The median sale price in Shildon & Dene Valley is £80,820 (around £92 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £58,000 and £145,375. The nearest station is Shildon, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Shildon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,228 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Shildon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 132.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Shildon is £35,272 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL4 1QP.

Flood risk

No risk

Shildon near DL4 1QP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Shildon located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for DL4 1QP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Shildon

N/A

Walking directions to Shildon

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for DL4 1QP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to The Recreation Ground
0.1 miShildon Millennium GreenSmallWalking directions to Shildon Millennium Green

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
1,978.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.49(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
34.88(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.74(+135%)
Shoplifting
23.26(+99%)
Public order
13.95(+70%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
95.26%
Chinese
4
1.58%
Other
3
1.19%
Other White
2
0.79%
Indian
1
0.4%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
53
24.54%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.06%
No qualifications
35
16.2%
Apprenticeship
29
13.43%
Total 16+ residents: 216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
35.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
43
31.39%
Owns with a mortgage
27
19.71%
Other social rented
8
5.84%
Social rents from council
5
3.65%
Total households: 137

Schools

In the DL4 1QP postcode area, located within Shildon, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DL4 1QP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThornhill Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Aided Primary School, ShildonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryTimothy Hackworth Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL4 1QP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL4 1QP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express17 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AJWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miShildon ExpressMain Street, County Durham, DL4 1AHWalking directions to Shildon Express
0.2 miXpress StoresCheapside, County Durham, DL4 2HWWalking directions to Xpress Stores
0.3 miMaan Brothers41 Auckland Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1ATWalking directions to Maan Brothers
0.4 miThe One Stop Shop101 Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HUWalking directions to The One Stop Shop