Postcode DL4 1PY 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 205.3 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 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 205.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Shildon is £35,272 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from DL4 1PY.
Shildon near DL4 1PY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 1PY postcode area, located within Shildon, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL4 1PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Maan Brothers | 41 Auckland Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1AT | Walking directions to Maan Brothers |
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.