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DL4 Area Report

County Durham

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated July 2026

£73,277
Median Price
Postcode district (DL4)
AVERAGE
Crime Level
Postcode district (DL4)
3
Schools Nearby
40/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
6.5/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in DL4

Rental Yield
7.1
Price Growth
7.6
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Transport
4
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
10
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

AVERAGE CRIMEPostcode district (DL4)

Typical crime levels for this region.

156
Crimes/month
150
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↓ Decreasing

2025-06: 164
2025-07: 165
2025-08: 203
2025-09: 176
2025-10: 159
2025-11: 145
2025-12: 0
2026-01: 134
2026-02: 119
2026-03: 141
2026-04: 140
2026-05: 186
2025-062026-05

↓ 29% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (County Durham)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

County Durham has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
4
housing
6
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for County Durham (the HPI is only published at LAD level). DL4 spans 2 local authorities; County Durham is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the DL4-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£141,936
County Durham average
+6.7%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£243,737
Detached
£142,581
Semi-Detached
£117,234
Terraced
£80,367
Flat

Long-Term Price Trend

01/12/2002: £56,004
01/12/2003: £71,221
01/12/2004: £94,785
01/12/2005: £105,235
01/12/2006: £112,109
01/12/2007: £117,944
01/12/2008: £104,222
01/12/2009: £105,786
01/12/2010: £101,290
01/12/2011: £97,894
01/12/2012: £96,437
01/12/2013: £92,639
01/12/2014: £91,707
01/12/2015: £94,695
01/12/2016: £95,730
01/12/2017: £99,792
01/12/2018: £100,055
01/12/2019: £99,299
01/12/2020: £106,502
01/12/2021: £116,631
01/12/2022: £129,401
01/12/2023: £125,647
01/12/2024: £133,069
01/12/2025: £141,936
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

3
Primary
3
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 3 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

39.8
Avg Attainment 8
-5.9% vs national (42.3)
36.6%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 41%
BELOW NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 39 secondary schools in County Durham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25 · Deeper school scoring at schoolsnearme.ai

Transport Links

40/100
Moderate transport - bus links available, may need connections for tube/rail.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in DL4 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£197,450
107 sales
Semi-detached
£79,000
234 sales
Terraced
£55,000
782 sales
Flat
£39,950
10 sales

Pages only appear above where at least 10 sales were registered in the last 5 years.

Price Trends

Momentum for County Durham. For the headline DL4 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+6.7%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
County Durham
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
0/10
No restrictions
Designation Stack
0
No designations
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Built-up Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (8)
  • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
  • Loft conversion with rear dormer
  • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
  • Solar PV panels on roof
  • Heat pump (air source) external unit
  • Front porch (under 3 m²)
  • Outbuilding / garden room
  • Fell or significantly prune a tree
⚠ Needs consent (2)
  • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
  • Demolish + rebuild
✗ Blocked (0)
  • —

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Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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Listed Buildings Nearby
2
Grade II*
12
Grade II
low heritage impact
Significant listed buildings nearby may affect planning decisions.

Source: Historic England

Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast+ Yes
Full Fibre× No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

Air Quality

Low

Low pollution. Ideal for outdoor activities.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No active Environment Agency flood warnings right now. This is not a flood-zone assessment — check the long-term flood-risk service for this address.

Source: Environment Agency

Walkability

100/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:38 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

9.7°C
Avg Temperature
866mm
Annual Rainfall
2652h
Sunshine/Year
22.9 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: October
Driest: June
Now: 14.9°C, OvercastHumidity: 79%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

Food Hygiene Ratings

42 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.4/5
Average Rating
86%
Rated Good or Very Good
42
Total Establishments
Yoda BakesOther catering premises
5/5
Shildon Masonic HallPub/bar/nightclub
5/5
Hancock & AinsleyRetailers - other
Exempt
SantinniRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
5/5
Shildon ExpressRetailers - other
5/5

Source: Food Standards Agency

Energy & Carbon Intensity

8%
Renewable Energy
27g
CO₂/kWh
low
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

imports 47.5%nuclear 22.9%biomass 21.7%wind 4.2%solar 3.7%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

Elevation

134m
Highabove sea level

At 134m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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