Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ASSOCIATION STREET, DL4 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASSOCIATION STREET, DL4 1EF.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL4 1EF 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL4 1EF'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 £163k. Property prices are trending up 288.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL4 1EF is an up-and-coming urban area on Association Street, 0.2km from Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

The people who live in DL4 1EF are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 119 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £163k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 288.1% 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 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00105755 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1EF. 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

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 260,000

1 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Terraced

£ 67,000

1 sales · Mean £ 67,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around DL4 1EF is above average at 119 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.

Anti-social behaviour113
Violence and sexual offences99
Criminal damage and arson57
Shoplifting44
Burglary42

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.3 km
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St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

Outstanding237 pupils0.5 km
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Timothy Hackworth Primary School

Good391 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Cheapside Chemists0.2 km
  • Jubilee Fields Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Milligans0.1 km
  • M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.1 km
  • Maan Brothers0.5 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Shildon AFC0.1 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.3 km
  • Queens Head0.6 km
  • Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.3 km
  • Shildon Civic Hall0.3 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Red Chilli0.1 km
  • The Corner Cafe0.1 km
  • Santinni0.2 km
  • Cape to Cairo1.0 km
  • Sarah’s Plaice0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Spice Island0.4 km
  • Uno Pizza0.1 km
  • Main Place0.4 km
  • Karens Plaice0.8 km
  • China Chef0.1 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon1.1 km
  • Bishop Auckland3.2 km
  • Newton Aycliffe4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Johns Church0.2 km
  • St Johns Church0.2 km
  • King William0.3 km
  • King William0.3 km
  • Central Parade0.3 km