DL4 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Adelaide Bank in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL4 1BQ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for DL4 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00105762 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL4 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL4 1BQ.
273
44
£ 30,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DL4 1BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1BQ. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL4 1BQ has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Primary School
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
St Andrew's Primary School
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- M & M (Chemists) Ltd1.0 km
- Maan Brothers0.8 km
- Main Street News0.9 km
- B and M1.0 km
- The Original Factory Shop1.0 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Queens Head0.5 km
- The Timothy Hackworth0.9 km
- Eldon Lane WMC & Institute Ltd0.8 km
- Shildon AFC0.9 km
- Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Main Place1.0 km
- Millers Fish Bar1.0 km
- Peking Chef1.0 km
- Spice Island1.0 km
- Pizza 4 U0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Bamboozles Adventure World0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon2.0 km
- Bishop Auckland2.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Busty Terrace0.1 km
- Busty Terrace0.1 km
- Auckland Terrace0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41BQ · Data under Open Government Licence