Postcode DL4 1EQ 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 171.5 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 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 171.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 5.8% 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 1EQ.
Shildon near DL4 1EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 165 recent sales, the median property price is £80,000 in Shildon and Dene Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £19,000 up to £459,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £215,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 35 | £109,000 |
| Terraced | 103 | £62,500 |
10 years price trend in Shildon and Dene Valley
In the DL4 1EQ postcode area, located within Shildon, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.