Postcode DL4 1BJ is located in a rural town, within the Shildon and Dene Valley ward 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 167.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Shildon is £30,200 per year. The nearest station is Shildon located about 1.0 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Shildon Millennium Green.
Shildon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Shildon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 167.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Shildon is £30,200 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL4 1BJ.
Shildon near DL4 1BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shildon located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Shildon Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Shildon Millennium Green |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £81,250 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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £205,196 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £109,000 |
| Terraced | 92 | £65,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shildon and Dene Valley
In the DL4 1BJ postcode area, located within Shildon, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL4 1BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Maan Brothers | 41 Auckland Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1AT | Walking directions to Maan Brothers |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 17 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.5 mi | Xpress Stores | Cheapside, County Durham, DL4 2HW | Walking directions to Xpress Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.