Harrison Close Shildon, County Durham
34 addresses across 1 postcode (DL4), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33909623.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2004 the median was £14,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 31 homes have an energy certificate (C: 21, D: 10).
- Flood: 7 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shildon, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 80 m away, and Shildon Recreation Ground (13 hectares) is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 5 of its 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hallgarth Surgery, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 224 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | £14,500 | £14,500 | £14,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2004 | 16 DL4 2LN | Terraced | £14,500 |
Energy performance certificates
31 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 49 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (16); Bungalow, end-terrace (13); Flat (1). Built: 1950-1966 (19); 1967-1975 (11); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (24).
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (76% of about 1,060 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Dale Road, DL4 2RE: up to 340 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 34 addresses are between 124 m and 129 m above sea level (127 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL4 2LN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Newton Aycliffe 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Redworth Road New Shildon | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Johns RC School Yard Bishop Auckland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 220 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hallgarth Surgery | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Net Pharmacy | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 23-27 Main Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Auckland Park Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Shildon Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Jubilee Fields Convenience Store Cashzone | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,490 m² | 80 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shildon Recreation Ground 13 ha | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 790 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.5 ha | 100 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 19 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Soho Engine Shed, originally Kilburns' warehouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 410 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho Engine Shed, originally Kilburns' warehouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Soho House | Listed building, Grade II* | 440 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Locomotive coaling drops | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Stockton & Darlington Railway: Brusselton Inclines | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Thickley Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Shackleton Beacon Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Redworth Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south |
| Tuft Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) east |
| Gurney Valley | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) north |
| High Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 29 | 34 |
5 of the street's 34 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shildon Railway Institute Ltd DL4 2JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Betty's Fish Shop DL4 2JL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 4 Good | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Maggies snack bar DL4 2RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2025 |
| You Are What You Eat DL4 2JF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Norma's Kitchen DL4 2QN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Shildon Stores DL4 2JE | Retailers - other | 260 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2026 |
| The Canteen Bar and Kitchen DL4 1HE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Mariposa Care - Holly Lodge Care Home DL4 1NX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Locomotive Inn DL4 1HL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 17 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Public order | 20 |
| Other theft | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Burglary | 11 |
| Other crime | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near All Saints' Road (34); On or near Walter Street (31); On or near Redworth Road (26); On or near Bluebell Walk (20); On or near Kilburn Street (19).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 62% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DL4 2LN: 34 addresses of 37 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Adamson Street · Bouch Street · All Saints' Road · Beresford Street · All Saints Road · Woodland View · Thomas Street · Foxglove Way · Bluebell Walk · The Mallards · Tomlin Street · Primrose Drive
All the streets in DL4 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.