Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

AUCKLAND WYND, DL4 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AUCKLAND WYND, DL4 1BW.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL4 1BW 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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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL4 1BW has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.

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

DL4 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Auckland Wynd, 0.7km 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 1BW 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £78k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.0% 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00105758 (shared with 6 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 1BW. 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

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 72,000

12 sales · Mean £ 67,104

Semi-Detached

£ 62,750

2 sales · Mean £ 62,750

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

Crime around DL4 1BW is above average at 93 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.

Violence and sexual offences80
Anti-social behaviour52
Shoplifting43
Criminal damage and arson39
Burglary16

school Local Schools

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Thornhill Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.2 km
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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 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Cheapside Chemists0.7 km
  • Milligans0.5 km
  • Lifestyle Express0.4 km
  • M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.6 km
  • Maan Brothers0.2 km
  • + 12 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Shildon AFC0.4 km
  • Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.4 km
  • Shildon Civic Hall0.4 km
  • Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club1.0 km
  • The Royal George Tavern0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Red Chilli0.6 km
  • The Corner Cafe0.5 km
  • Santinni0.4 km
  • Sarah’s Plaice0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Spice Island0.3 km
  • Uno Pizza0.6 km
  • Main Place0.3 km
  • Lees Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • China Chef0.5 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon1.4 km
  • Bishop Auckland2.9 km
  • Newton Aycliffe4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Auckland Terrace0.1 km
  • Auckland Terrace - Waterloo Terrace0.1 km
  • Primary School0.2 km
  • Auckland Terrace0.2 km
  • Main Street0.3 km