DL4 Postcode Area Information
Area Overview
The postcode area is located in the County Durham, County Durham postcode town, in the North East, England region.
The DL4 postcode area in England covers the town of Shotton Colliery in County Durham. Shotton Colliery is a small former mining village with a population of around 2,000 people. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of detached and semi-detached houses, as well as some terraced properties.
Shotton Colliery offers a range of amenities including a primary school, several local shops, a post office, and a community center. There are also a number of pubs and restaurants in the area, providing options for dining and socializing. The town has a strong community spirit and hosts various events and activities throughout the year.
The geography of the DL4 area is characterized by rolling hills and countryside, with the nearby East Durham Coast providing stunning views and opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area is well-connected by road, with the A19 running close by, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.
Public transportation in the DL4 area is mainly provided by buses, with regular services linking Shotton Colliery to surrounding areas. The nearest train station is located in nearby Seaham, providing further transport options for residents. Overall, the DL4 postcode area offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, with a strong sense of community and convenient access to amenities and transportation links.
A Major part of this postcode area seems to have people who:
- Were mostly born in the UK: Not many people moved here from other countries.
- Are older: There are more adults over retirement age than younger people.
- Are white and Christian: Most people identify as white and belong to Christian churches.
- Live in houses, not apartments: Most homes are detached or semi-detached houses, with some terraced houses too.
- Have lower education levels: Fewer people have university degrees or A-Levels compared to other areas.
- Have average jobs: Jobs are similar to other areas, but slightly more people work in administration or skilled trades.
It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.
The postcode area covers Shildon and Dene Valley electoral wards.
DL4 Postcode Map
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DL4 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)The population of DL4 postcode area is 10,050. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.
Ethnicity & Religion
According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 9,730, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 105. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (5,271), followed by No religion (4,185).
Deprivation
As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (1,792), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (1,765).
Economic Status
Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (2,610), while 2,102 adults mentioned they are Retired.
Education
Regarding education, 2,193 adults have No qualifications education, while 1,497 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are
- Skilled trades occupations (574)
- Elementary occupations (567), and
- Caring, leisure and other service occupations (499)
Age
The average age of people living in area is 43 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1795), Between 55 to 64 (1507), and Between 45 to 54 (1356).
NS-SEC
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (1,620) followed by Semi-routine occupations (1,393), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (1,232).
Postcodes in DL4
There are total 2 postcode sectors present in the DL4 (listed below). The postcode DL4 has a total of 345 postcodes.
ONS Administrative Info
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Area | DL4 |
| Ward | Shildon and Dene Valley |
| LTLA22 | County Durham |
| UTLA22 | County Durham |
| Region | North East |
| Country | England |
DL4 Crime Statstics
Crime rate over the last 12 Months
Crime rate by Month
Anti-social behaviour
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Bicycle theft
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Criminal damage and arson
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Violence and sexual offences
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Criminal damage and arson
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Theft from the person
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Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
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Shoplifting
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Other crime
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Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
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Criminal damage and arson
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Other theft
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Shoplifting
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Criminal damage and arson
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Shoplifting
Theft from the person
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Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
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Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
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Robbery
Shoplifting
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Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
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Other theft
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Shoplifting
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Shoplifting
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Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
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Other crime
Other theft
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Shoplifting
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Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
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Shoplifting
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Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Theft from the person
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
Anti-social behaviour
Bicycle theft
Burglary
Criminal damage and arson
Drugs
Other crime
Other theft
Possession of weapons
Public order
Robbery
Shoplifting
Vehicle crime
Violence and sexual offences
DL4 Property Statstics
Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months
Sold House Prices by Month
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £165,000.00 | £165,000.00 - £165,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £44,100.00 | £35,000.00 - £54,000.00 | 5 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £25,000.00 | £25,000.00 - £25,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £132,750.00 | £118,000.00 - £147,500.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £52,833.22 | £33,000.00 - £85,999.00 | 9 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £121,500.00 | £108,000.00 - £135,000.00 | 2 |
| Terraced | £61,312.12 | £30,000.00 - £91,500.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £235,000.00 | £235,000.00 - £235,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £56,950.00 | £30,000.00 - £98,000.00 | 6 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £143,000.00 | £143,000.00 - £143,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £12,000.00 | £12,000.00 - £12,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £144,916.67 | £128,750.00 - £169,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £50,681.73 | £26,500.00 - £76,999.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £129,000.00 | £129,000.00 - £129,000.00 | 1 |
| Terraced | £53,624.14 | £27,000.00 - £87,999.00 | 14 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £190,000.00 | £190,000.00 - £190,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £73,700.00 | £37,500.00 - £115,000.00 | 5 |
| Terraced | £52,875.00 | £28,000.00 - £130,000.00 | 8 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £280,000.00 | £210,000.00 - £350,000.00 | 2 |
| Flat | £41,500.00 | £41,500.00 - £41,500.00 | 1 |
| Other | £543,428.57 | £5,000.00 - £1,500,000.00 | 7 |
| Semi-Detached | £78,333.33 | £69,000.00 - £97,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £61,566.67 | £36,500.00 - £129,000.00 | 18 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Flat | £39,750.00 | £39,750.00 - £39,750.00 | 1 |
| Other | £134,000.00 | £100,000.00 - £168,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £79,437.38 | £50,000.00 - £133,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £50,228.57 | £22,350.00 - £73,000.00 | 14 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £161,000.00 | £161,000.00 - £161,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £9,000.00 | £9,000.00 - £9,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £75,125.00 | £35,500.00 - £136,000.00 | 8 |
| Terraced | £53,923.08 | £29,000.00 - £85,000.00 | 13 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £155,625.00 | £90,000.00 - £197,500.00 | 4 |
| Other | £205,500.00 | £38,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 | 6 |
| Semi-Detached | £96,333.33 | £54,000.00 - £152,500.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £58,944.68 | £30,500.00 - £80,000.00 | 19 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £127,000.00 | £127,000.00 - £127,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £13,000.00 | £13,000.00 - £13,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £76,166.67 | £60,000.00 - £110,000.00 | 6 |
| Terraced | £54,350.00 | £33,000.00 - £88,000.00 | 10 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £98,750.00 | £53,000.00 - £150,000.00 | 4 |
| Terraced | £53,799.00 | £40,000.00 - £85,000.00 | 4 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £284,075.00 | £222,000.00 - £348,000.00 | 6 |
| Flat | £52,000.00 | £52,000.00 - £52,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £45,000.00 | £20,000.00 - £70,000.00 | 3 |
| Semi-Detached | £85,045.00 | £55,000.00 - £160,000.00 | 11 |
| Terraced | £71,364.71 | £39,950.00 - £140,000.00 | 17 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Other | £75,000.00 | £75,000.00 - £75,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £62,107.14 | £39,000.00 - £104,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £50,690.48 | £27,250.00 - £90,000.00 | 21 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £167,500.00 | £160,000.00 - £175,000.00 | 2 |
| Semi-Detached | £53,833.33 | £48,000.00 - £64,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £53,331.82 | £30,000.00 - £75,000.00 | 11 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £177,500.00 | £177,500.00 - £177,500.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £23,000.00 | £23,000.00 - £23,000.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £94,928.43 | £70,000.00 - £135,000.00 | 7 |
| Terraced | £62,897.26 | £30,000.00 - £120,000.00 | 19 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Detached | £199,950.00 | £199,950.00 - £199,950.00 | 1 |
| Flat | £38,000.00 | £38,000.00 - £38,000.00 | 1 |
| Other | £28,300.00 | £28,300.00 - £28,300.00 | 1 |
| Semi-Detached | £97,777.78 | £56,000.00 - £158,000.00 | 9 |
| Terraced | £58,118.37 | £34,000.00 - £115,000.00 | 19 |
| House Type | Average | Min/Max | Sold |
| Semi-Detached | £99,999.67 | £70,000.00 - £117,000.00 | 3 |
| Terraced | £41,999.94 | £20,000.00 - £81,999.00 | 9 |
Schools
| Name | Pupils | Age | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 207 | 4-11 | DL41ES |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 391 | 2-11 | DL41HN |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, ShildonPrimary, Outstanding | 237 | 3-11 | DL42EQ |
Amenities
- Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd, DL4 1BH
- Fox and Hounds, DL4 2DP
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club, DL4 1AH
- Queens Head, DL4 1AZ
- Shildon AFC, DL4 1HA
- Atalian Servest Food Company @ PPG Industries, DL4 2QP
- Blue Mallard Kitchen, DL4 2RA
- Cape to Cairo, DL4 1HH
- Locomotion Cafe, DL4 2RE
- Red Chilli, DL4 1DX
- Bondcare Group Care Homes, DL4 1HQ
- Byerley Road Pre-School Group, DL4 2DX
- Holly House, DL4 1PY
- Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home, DL4 1NX
- Shildon Early Years, DL4 1HN
- Mandy's Kitchen, DL4 1QB
- Hancock & Ainsley, DL4 1AJ
- B and M, DL4 1DU
- Batch Coffee Roasters, DL4 1QB
- Cheapside Chemists, DL4 2HP
- Dr Corbyn, DL4 1DX
- The Co-Operative Food, DL4 2JP
- The Co-Operative Food, DL4 2JE
- Shildon Tandoori, DL4 1DS
- Shildon Alive, DL4 1DT
- Shildon Chop Suey House, DL4 1DT
- Spice Island, DL4 1AQ
- The Deli, DL4 1DY
- Godfreys The Butcher, DL4 1DU
- Jubilee Fields Community Centre, DL4 2AL
- Salvation Army Hall, DL4 1PF
- Shildon Methodist Church Hall, DL4 1AH
- Shildon Spiritualist Church, DL4 1NN
- St Johns Church, DL4 1DW
- Greenfield Community College 4180, DL4 2EP
- St John's Church of England Primary School 3513, DL4 2EQ
- Thornhill Primary School, DL4 1ES
- Timothy Hackworth Primary School, DL4 1HN