DL4 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the DL4 postcode district in County Durham. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
County Durham · 2026-07 (UK HPI)
Median £89,244
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about DL4
The average home across County Durham is worth about £140,447 (UK House Price Index, 2026-07), and the median of the 6 most recent Land Registry sales recorded inside DL4 is £89,244, and prices have risen 4.7% over the last year.
Of 211 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in DL4, band D is the most common, and 61.6% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 923 crimes around the centre of DL4 in the six months to 2026-07, most often violence and sexual offences (351).
There are 2 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of DL4 in County Durham, including Timothy Hackworth Primary School.
The district covers the Chilton, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Shildon & Dene Valley ward areas.
Sample of 211 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in DL4, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +4.7% over the last year in County Durham.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-07.
Primary
- Timothy Hackworth Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
- St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, ShildonGood · 0.3 mi
- Thornhill Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 mi
- Prince Bishops Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
- St Andrew's AcademyGood · 1.7 mi
Secondary
- Oakwood Learning CentreNot rated · 1.8 mi
- Greenfield AcademyRequires improvement · 1.9 mi
- King James I Academy Bishop AucklandNot rated · 2.3 mi
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form CollegeNot rated · 2.3 mi
- Bishop Barrington AcademyGood · 2.4 mi
Chilton · Evenwood · Heighington & Coniscliffe · Shildon & Dene Valley
Common questions about DL4
What is the average house price in DL4?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in County Durham at £140,447 as of 2026-07. Recent Land Registry sales recorded inside the DL4 district have a median price of £89,244.
How much does each property type cost in DL4?
Detached £239,098, semi-detached £141,233, terraced £116,586, flats £78,510, based on the UK House Price Index for County Durham.
Is DL4 a safe area?
Police recorded 923 crimes near the centre of DL4 in the six months to 2026-07. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 351 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in DL4 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 211 certificates from DL4, with 61.6% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near DL4?
2 schools within a mile of the DL4 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Oakwood Learning Centre. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this DL4 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.