Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

ROYAL GEORGE CLOSE, DL4 2NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL GEORGE CLOSE, DL4 2NE.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

41

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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 2NE 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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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

DL4 2NE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

DL4 2NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Royal George Close, 0.6km from New Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For renters and young professionals, DL4 2NE offers 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 2NE are sourced from Output Area E00105568 (shared with 9 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 2NE. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Detached

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 190,200

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 141,000

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

Crime around DL4 2NE is above average at 101 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences46
Criminal damage and arson28
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary17

school Local Schools

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Timothy Hackworth Primary School

Good391 pupils0.9 km
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St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

Outstanding237 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Shildon Stores0.4 km
  • Robert's Lamb0.9 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Redworth Service Station0.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Hidden Gem0.7 km
  • Cape to Cairo0.7 km
  • Locomotion Cafe0.5 km
  • The Canteen Bar and Kitchen0.6 km
  • Atalian Servest Food Company @ PPG Industries0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.2 km
  • The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Betty's Fish Shop0.2 km
  • Frydayz of Shildon0.9 km
  • Norma's Kitchen0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Shildon Railway Institute0.4 km
  • Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club0.9 km
  • The Locomotive Inn0.8 km
  • Shildon Masonic Hall0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon0.6 km
  • Newton Aycliffe3.5 km
  • Heighington4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • All Saints - Redworth Road0.1 km
  • All Saints - Redworth Road0.1 km
  • All Saints - Dale Road0.2 km
  • Redworth Road-Industrial Estate0.2 km
  • Redworth Road-Industrial Estate0.2 km