Area Analysis County Durham, North East

DL4 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL4 postcode area.

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Population

10,056

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 28,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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1/10
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2/10
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4/10
workEmployment
1/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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10/10
homeHome Ownership
2/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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.

home £88,441 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1839
Anti-social behaviour892
Criminal damage and arson731
Public order358
Burglary336

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils
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Timothy Hackworth Primary School

Good391 pupils
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St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

Outstanding237 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd
  • Fox and Hounds
  • Old Shildon Workingmens Club
  • Queens Head
  • Shildon AFC
  • + 9 more
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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
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Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Anisha
  • Betty's Fish Shop
  • China Chef
  • Frydayz of Shildon
  • Karens Plaice
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • M & M (Chemists) Ltd
  • Hancock & Ainsley
  • Cheapside Chemists
  • Dr Corbyn
  • Jubilee Fields Convenience Store
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food
  • The Co-Operative Food