Postcode DL4 1EE is located in a rural town, within the Shildon & 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 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Shildon is £35,272 per year. The nearest station is Shildon located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Recreation Ground.
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 125.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Shildon is £35,272 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL4 1EE.
Shildon near DL4 1EE 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Shildon | N/A | Walking directions to Shildon |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to The Recreation Ground |
| 0.2 mi | Shildon Millennium Green | Small | Walking directions to Shildon Millennium Green |
Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £87,500 in Shildon & Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £22,000 up to £580,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £118,500 |
| Terraced | 109 | £70,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shildon & Dene Valley
In the DL4 1EE postcode area, located within Shildon, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL4 1EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Xpress Stores | Cheapside, County Durham, DL4 2HW | Walking directions to Xpress Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 17 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AJ | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Maan Brothers | 41 Auckland Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1AT | Walking directions to Maan Brothers |
| 0.5 mi | The One Stop Shop | 101 Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HU | Walking directions to The One Stop Shop |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.