DL4 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on Church Street, 0.2km from Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
This is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 113 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £43k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 48.8% year-on-year. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00105755 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH STREET, DL4 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, DL4 1DS.
251
45
£ 30,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1DS 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL4 1DS's 55% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £43k. Property prices are trending up 48.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1DS. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 43,000
4 sales · Mean £ 45,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL4 1DS is above average at 113 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Primary School
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Cheapside Chemists0.3 km
- Jubilee Fields Convenience Store0.8 km
- Milligans0.0 km
- Kellys Cards & Gifts0.2 km
- Xpress Stores0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Shildon AFC0.1 km
- Shildon Masonic Hall0.7 km
- Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.1 km
- The Three Tuns0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Red Chilli0.1 km
- The Corner Cafe0.0 km
- Sarah’s Plaice0.4 km
- Cape to Cairo0.9 km
- The Canteen Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Spice Island0.3 km
- Uno Pizza0.1 km
- Main Place0.3 km
- Karens Plaice0.7 km
- Anisha0.2 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon1.0 km
- Bishop Auckland3.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe4.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- Central Parade0.2 km
- Central Parade0.2 km
- King William0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41DS · Data under Open Government Licence