DL4 is a postcode district in County Durham, North East, covering 300 active and 62 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DL4 (19%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (17%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes DL4 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DL4 are around £88k, up 10.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DL4 at 514 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DL4 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DL4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL4 postcode area.
10,056
43
£ 28,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DL4 is an established family neighbourhood — 54% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £88k. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Primary School
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd
- Fox and Hounds
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club
- Queens Head
- Shildon AFC
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Canteen Bar and Kitchen
- The Corner Cafe
- The Hidden Gem
- Atalian Servest Food Company @ PPG Industries
- Blue Mallard Kitchen
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Anisha
- Betty's Fish Shop
- China Chef
- Frydayz of Shildon
- Karens Plaice
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- M & M (Chemists) Ltd
- Hancock & Ainsley
- Cheapside Chemists
- Dr Corbyn
- Jubilee Fields Convenience Store
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Food
- The Co-Operative Food
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Area Profile: DL4 · Data under Open Government Licence