DL4 1DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Square, 0.6km from Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
Within the DL4 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 94 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £68k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for DL4 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00105559 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK SQUARE, DL4 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK SQUARE, DL4 1DE.
207
43
£ 30,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1DE 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 43, DL4 1DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 1DE. The average age is 42.9. 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: 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
£ 53,500
3 sales · Mean £ 56,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL4 1DE is above average at 94 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
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Cheapside Chemists0.7 km
- Milligans0.4 km
- Lifestyle Express0.3 km
- Kellys Cards & Gifts0.6 km
- Xpress Stores0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Shildon AFC0.3 km
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.2 km
- Shildon Civic Hall0.2 km
- Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- The Locomotive Inn0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Red Chilli0.5 km
- The Corner Cafe0.4 km
- Cape to Cairo0.9 km
- The Canteen Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
- Sarah’s Plaice0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Spice Island0.1 km
- Uno Pizza0.5 km
- Main Place0.1 km
- Lees Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Anisha0.5 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon1.2 km
- Bishop Auckland3.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Main Street0.0 km
- Main Street0.1 km
- Hippodrome0.1 km
- Hippodrome0.1 km
- Auckland Terrace - Waterloo Terrace0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41DE · Data under Open Government Licence