DL4 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area on Robson Street, 0.1km from Shildon in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
The people who live in DL4 1EB are typical of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £47k, 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00105755 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROBSON STREET, DL4 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROBSON STREET, DL4 1EB.
251
45
£ 30,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1EB 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. DL4 1EB's 55% ownership and 45-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £47k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1EB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 47,000
1 sales · Mean £ 47,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL4 1EB is above average at 130 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
Thornhill Primary School
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Cheapside Chemists0.1 km
- Jubilee Fields Convenience Store0.6 km
- Milligans0.2 km
- M & M (Chemists) Ltd0.1 km
- Maan Brothers0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Shildon AFC0.3 km
- Fox and Hounds0.2 km
- Queens Head0.8 km
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.4 km
- Shildon Civic Hall0.4 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Red Chilli0.1 km
- The Corner Cafe0.2 km
- Santinni0.3 km
- Cape to Cairo1.0 km
- Sarah’s Plaice0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Spice Island0.5 km
- Uno Pizza0.1 km
- Main Place0.5 km
- Karens Plaice0.6 km
- China Chef0.2 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon1.0 km
- Bishop Auckland3.3 km
- Newton Aycliffe4.4 km
Bus Stops
- King William0.1 km
- King William0.1 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
- St Johns Church0.3 km
- Central Parade0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41EB · Data under Open Government Licence