DL4 1AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Main Street, 0.4km from Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
DL4 1AJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00105755 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, DL4 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, DL4 1AJ.
251
45
£ 30,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1AJ 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 1AJ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1AJ. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL4 1AJ is above average at 103 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
20 nearby- Cheapside Chemists0.4 km
- Jubilee Fields Convenience Store0.8 km
- Milligans0.1 km
- Kellys Cards & Gifts0.3 km
- Xpress Stores0.4 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Shildon AFC0.1 km
- Shildon Masonic Hall0.6 km
- Elm Road Workingmens Club & Institute Ltd0.6 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Three Tuns0.2 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Red Chilli0.2 km
- The Corner Cafe0.1 km
- Sarah’s Plaice0.5 km
- Cape to Cairo0.8 km
- The Canteen Bar and Kitchen0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Spice Island0.2 km
- Uno Pizza0.2 km
- Main Place0.2 km
- Karens Plaice0.8 km
- Anisha0.3 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon1.0 km
- Bishop Auckland3.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe4.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.1 km
- Central Parade0.2 km
- Central Parade0.2 km
- Main Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41AJ · Data under Open Government Licence