DL4 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Adelaide Terrace, 0.2km from Adelaide Bank in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £82k, 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00105762 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ADELAIDE TERRACE, DL4 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ADELAIDE TERRACE, DL4 1BE.
273
44
£ 30,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1BE 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
No single demographic signal dominates DL4 1BE — age 44, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £82k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1BE. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 51,250
8 sales · Mean £ 54,511
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL4 1BE has low crime rates — 31 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Thornhill Primary School
Prince Bishops Community Primary School
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
St Andrew's Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.9 km
- Maan Brothers0.7 km
- Main Street News0.8 km
- S and A Linsley Butchers0.9 km
- Shildon Mini Market0.9 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Queens Head0.4 km
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.9 km
- Shildon Civic Hall0.9 km
- The Royal George Tavern0.9 km
- The Timothy Hackworth0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Santinni0.9 km
- Bamboozles Adventure World0.9 km
- Red Chilli0.9 km
- The Corner Cafe0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- China Chef0.9 km
- Mapats0.9 km
- Shildon Chop Suey House1.0 km
- The Deli1.0 km
- Main Place0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon1.9 km
- Bishop Auckland2.4 km
- Newton Aycliffe5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Busty Terrace0.0 km
- Busty Terrace0.1 km
- Auckland Terrace0.3 km
- Auckland Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41BE · Data under Open Government Licence