DL4 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Central Parade, 0.5km from Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL4 1DN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL4 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00105563 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CENTRAL PARADE, DL4 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL PARADE, DL4 1DN.
238
50
£ 30,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL4 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (50) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1DN. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 141,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL4 1DN is above average at 109 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
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Thornhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Cheapside Chemists0.5 km
- Jubilee Fields Convenience Store0.5 km
- Milligans0.4 km
- Kellys Cards & Gifts0.4 km
- Xpress Stores0.5 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Shildon AFC0.6 km
- Shildon Masonic Hall0.3 km
- The Red Lion0.5 km
- The Three Tuns0.5 km
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Red Chilli0.5 km
- The Corner Cafe0.4 km
- Sarah’s Plaice0.5 km
- Blue Mallard Kitchen0.7 km
- Cape to Cairo0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Spice Island0.6 km
- Uno Pizza0.5 km
- Main Place0.6 km
- Betty's Fish Shop0.7 km
- Karens Plaice0.5 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Operative Food0.8 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon0.5 km
- Bishop Auckland3.7 km
- Newton Aycliffe4.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Johns Road0.0 km
- St Johns Road0.1 km
- Central Parade0.2 km
- Central Parade0.3 km
- Middleton Road - Masonic Hall0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41DN · Data under Open Government Licence