DL4 encompasses Shildon, a post-industrial town in County Durham where residential property values have expanded at 2.2% annually over five years, whilst rental yields have grown at 5.1% per annum over the same period. The district scores 43.7 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally and indicating average performance relative to UK markets. Population change has been marginal at 0.7% growth over five years, suggesting demographic stability rather than expansion. The area remains classified as latent in gentrification stage, indicating limited evidence of substantive urban regeneration characteristics to date. These metrics reflect a market with modest capital appreciation but relatively stronger rental growth dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 1.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.1% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.7% per year
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What's changing in Shildon · June 2026
5 planning applications submitted in DL4 over the last six months.
- Notification under Electronic Communications Code (Reg 5) of intention to install 1 No.10m light poleJun 2026 · pending
- Replacement of existing pole and upgrade of transformerJan 2026 · Decided
Shildon (DL4) common questions
Is Shildon up and coming?
Shildon (DL4) has a trajectory score of 44/100 (Average), placing it in the top 83% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Shildon safe?
Shildon has a safety score of 25/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Shildon?
The average property price in Shildon (DL4) is £175k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Shildon?
The median monthly rent in Shildon (DL4) is £622 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Shildon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bishop Auckland (DL14), Shipley (BD18), Spennymoor (DL16), Ferryhill (DL17), Crook (DL15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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