York Square Shildon, County Durham
43 addresses across 4 postcodes (DL4), about 110 m long. USRN 33909733.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2016 the median was £50,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (C: 12, D: 3).
- Flood: 20 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 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Shildon Recreation Ground, is about 90 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 138 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 43 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hallgarth Surgery, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 440 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 207 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | £50,750 | £48,000 | £53,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £59,000 | £59,000 | £59,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £74,000 | £74,000 | £74,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £47,000 | £47,000 | £47,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £33,995 | £33,995 | £33,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | 2 DL4 1DE | Terraced | £68,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Mar 2017 | GARAGE TO, 16 DL4 1DE | Other | £5,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 18 Nov 2016 | 16 DL4 1DE | Terraced | £53,500 | |
| 4 Aug 2016 | 20 DL4 1DE | Terraced | £48,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2015 | 22 DL4 1DE | Terraced | £59,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2014 | 8 DL4 1DE | Semi-detached | £51,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 23 Nov 2006 | 20 DL4 1DE | Terraced | £74,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2003 | 17 DL4 1DE | Terraced | £47,000 | |
| 30 Jan 1998 | 18 DL4 1DE | Semi-detached | £33,995 |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 84 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (6); House, semi-detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (9); 1967-1975 (5); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6); owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (87% of about 1,590 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.
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, 14 addresses are in areas at high risk, 6 at medium risk and 9 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL4 1DE | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| DL4 1AR | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| DL4 1AN | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 3 / 3 | unlikely |
| DL4 1AQ | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 3 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 43 addresses are between 138 m and 142 m above sea level (141 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL4 1AN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL4 1AQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL4 1AR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL4 1DE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shildon 60,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.2 km (2 miles) | |
| Newton Aycliffe 78,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Main Street Shildon | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | St Johns RC School Yard Bishop Auckland | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 19.9 km (12 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 45.2 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hallgarth Surgery | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hancock & Ainsley LTD | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 23-27 Main Street (Dental Surgery) | 170 m |
| Hospital | Auckland Park Hospital | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Police station | Shildon Police Station | 280 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Shildon Recreation Ground 13 ha | 90 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,280 m² | 370 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 260 m |
| Allotments | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 180 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Soho House, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Soho House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Stockton & Darlington Railway: Brusselton Inclines | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shawbrow Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Thickley Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-east |
| Gurney Valley | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Brusselton Wood | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Tuft Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| High Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 34 | 43 |
9 of the street's 43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 330 m | Outstanding (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon | Primary | 3–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Place DL4 1AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Spice Island DL4 1AQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 4 Good | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Maan Brothers DL4 1AT | Retailers - other | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Shildon AFC DL4 1HA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Shildon Social Club DL4 1AH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 4 Good | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Lifestyle Express DL4 1AJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Shildon Express DL4 1AH | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2024 |
| The Royal George Tavern DL4 1AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Santinni DL4 1AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Hancock & Ainsley DL4 1AJ | Retailers - other | 310 m | Exempt | |
| The Corner Cafe DL4 1DS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 360 m | 4 Good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Queens Head DL4 1AZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 4 Good | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Milligans DL4 1DS | Retailers - other | 380 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Godfreys The Butcher DL4 1DU | Manufacturers/packers | 380 m | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| BASH'S Vape Shop DL4 1DS | Retailers - other | 380 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 |
| Burglary | 23 |
| Shoplifting | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B6282 (22); On or near Quarry Street (19); On or near Park View (17); On or near Clarendon Court (14); On or near Salisbury Terrace (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 12% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 9% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 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) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 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 1DE: 38 addresses of 39 in the postcode
- DL4 1AR: 3 addresses of 47 in the postcode
- DL4 1AN: 1 address of 22 in the postcode
- DL4 1AQ: 1 address of 24 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Harker Street · Maughan Street · George Street · Co Operative Street · Cottage Road · Garbutt Street · Byerley Court · Garbutt Close · Burke Street · Albion Avenue · Co-Operative Street · Clarendon Court
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.