Postcode DL4 1HG 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 241.6 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 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Recreation Ground.
Shildon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,011 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Shildon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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 of residents in Shildon is £30,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from DL4 1HG.
Shildon near DL4 1HG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Recreation Ground | Large | Walking directions to The Recreation Ground |
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 40 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £115,000 |
| Terraced | 91 | £65,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shildon and Dene Valley
In the DL4 1HG postcode area, located within Shildon, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL4 1HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The One Stop Shop | 101 Byerley Road, Shildon, DL4 1HU | Walking directions to The One Stop Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Shildon Stores | 18 Redworth Road, Shildon, DL4 2JE | Walking directions to Shildon Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Shildon Stores | Redworth Road, County Durham, DL4 2JJ | Walking directions to Shildon Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.