DL4 1FL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Thornhill Close, 0.6km from Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL4 1FL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1FL are sourced from Output Area E00105758 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNHILL CLOSE, DL4 1FL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNHILL CLOSE, DL4 1FL.
318
42
£ 30,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1FL 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
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in DL4 1FL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1FL. The average age is 41.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 99,000
6 sales · Mean £ 99,333
Detached
£ 128,000
3 sales · Mean £ 127,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL4 1FL is above average at 101 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
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cheapside Chemists0.6 km
- Milligans0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.4 km
- Maan Brothers0.2 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Shildon AFC0.2 km
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.3 km
- Shildon Civic Hall0.3 km
- Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- The Locomotive Inn1.0 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Red Chilli0.4 km
- The Corner Cafe0.4 km
- Santinni0.3 km
- Sarah’s Plaice0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Spice Island0.3 km
- Uno Pizza0.4 km
- Main Place0.3 km
- Lees Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- China Chef0.4 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon1.3 km
- Bishop Auckland3.0 km
- Newton Aycliffe4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.1 km
- Auckland Terrace0.2 km
- Auckland Terrace - Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
- Main Street0.3 km
- Main Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41FL · Data under Open Government Licence