DL4 1RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarendon Court, 0.8km from Shildon in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL4 1RB represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £188k, down 30.1% 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 1RB are sourced from Output Area E00105569 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARENDON COURT, DL4 1RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARENDON COURT, DL4 1RB.
404
50
£ 30,200 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL4 1RB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 50, DL4 1RB 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. Property prices are trending down 30.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL4 1RB. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 252,500
2 sales · Mean £ 252,500
Semi-Detached
£ 124,500
2 sales · Mean £ 124,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL4 1RB is moderate at 75 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 Chemists0.8 km
- Milligans0.6 km
- Lifestyle Express0.4 km
- Kellys Cards & Gifts0.7 km
- Xpress Stores0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Shildon AFC0.5 km
- Old Shildon Workingmens Club0.4 km
- Shildon Civic Hall0.4 km
- Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- The Locomotive Inn0.8 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Red Chilli0.6 km
- The Corner Cafe0.6 km
- Cape to Cairo0.8 km
- The Canteen Bar and Kitchen0.9 km
- Sarah’s Plaice0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Spice Island0.2 km
- Uno Pizza0.6 km
- Main Place0.2 km
- Lees Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Anisha0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-Operative Food1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shildon1.3 km
- Bishop Auckland3.2 km
- Newton Aycliffe4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hippodrome0.1 km
- Hippodrome0.1 km
- Main Street0.1 km
- Main Street0.2 km
- West Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL41RB · Data under Open Government Licence