Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

CORONATION AVENUE, DL4 2AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CORONATION AVENUE, DL4 2AZ.

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Population

246

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 30,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL4 2AZ 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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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

DL4 2AZ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 44-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

DL4 2AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Coronation Avenue, 0.6km from Thickley in Shildon. Administratively it sits within Shildon and Dene Valley ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL4 2AZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 78 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 2AZ are sourced from Output Area E00105774 (shared with 7 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 2AZ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around DL4 2AZ is moderate at 78 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 offences103
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson41
Other theft11
Vehicle crime10

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon

Outstanding237 pupils0.5 km
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Timothy Hackworth Primary School

Good391 pupils1.1 km
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Thornhill Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Shildon Stores1.0 km
  • Cheapside Chemists0.8 km
  • Jubilee Fields Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Milligans1.0 km
  • Robert's Lamb0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Red Chilli0.9 km
  • The Corner Cafe1.0 km
  • Locomotion Cafe0.8 km
  • Sarah’s Plaice0.6 km
  • Blue Mallard Kitchen0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Uno Pizza0.9 km
  • Karens Plaice0.2 km
  • Frydayz of Shildon0.3 km
  • Anisha0.8 km
  • Miami Pizza1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club0.6 km
  • Shildon Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.7 km
  • Shildon Railway Institute1.0 km
  • The Red Lion0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Operative Food0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shildon0.5 km
  • Newton Aycliffe3.5 km
  • Bishop Auckland4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Queensway0.0 km
  • Queensway0.1 km
  • Coronation Avenue Shops0.1 km
  • Queensway - Lime Grove0.1 km
  • Queensway0.1 km