Shildon Street is in Darlington and in Darlington district. DL1 2HS is located in the North Road electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Darlington. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shildon Street, Darlington, DL1 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL1 2HU, DL1 2HG, DL1 2HW, DL1 2HN, DL1 2EJ, DL1 2HY, DL1 2HP, DL1 2HR, DL1 2JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL1 2HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 48.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DL1 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 55.2% | 51.5% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.8% | 16% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -28.2% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 20.7% | 7.7% | 9.1% | 11.6% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 28.4% | -18.8% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 37.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 19.4% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 13.4% | 7.9% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.1% | 26.8% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 19.6% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 15.5% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.8% | -6.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.9% | 92% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 84.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 84.7% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 8.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 85.6% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 2.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.3% | 76.7% | -28.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 41.3% | 13.5% | 27.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 38.4% | 46.2% | -7.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shildon Street was 381.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 449.1% higher than the Harrowgate Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shildon Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrowgate Hill and the 16th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 164.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Shildon Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2025-05-20 | £72,000 |
| 14 Shildon Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2025-05-02 | £55,000 |
| 21 Shildon Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2025-02-20 | £73,909 |
| 30 Shildon Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-04-06 | £79,218 |
| 14 Shildon Street, Darlington, Darlington Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2022-01-21 | £66,341 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Dent Nursery School Elms Road , DL3 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Borough Road Nursery School Borough Road , DL1 1SG | 2out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood Primary School Pendleton Road South , DL1 2HF | 3out of 4 | 351 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School Corporation Road , DL3 6AR | 1out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gurney Pease Academy Dodsworth Street , DL1 2NG | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School Thompson Street West , DL3 0HZ | 2out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reid Street Primary School Reid Street , DL3 6EX | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfield Academy Longfield Road , DL3 0HT | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haughton Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 2out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy Hundens Lane , DL1 1LL | 2out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carmel College The Headlands , DL3 8RW | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wyvern Academy Eggleston View , DL3 9SH | 2out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington College Central Park , Haughton Road DL1 1DR | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College Vane Terrace , DL3 7AU | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polam Hall School Grange Road , DL1 5PA | 2out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rise Carr College Eldon Street , DL3 0NS | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaumont Hill Academy Salters Lane South , DL1 2AN | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marchbank Free School Mowden Hall , Barnes Road DL3 9BL | 1out of 4 | 2,905 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Embleton View Westgate House , Coniscliffe Road DL3 8TF | - not rated | 4,441 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havelock Centre | Havelock Street, DARLINGTON | 152 yd | |
| Richard Court Community Kitchen | Richard Court, DARLINGTON | 196 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 8, North Road Retail Park | 318 yd | |
| McDonalds | McDonald's, Meynell Road | 427 yd | |
| OnlyScrans | 12 High Northgate, DARLINGTON | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club Limited | 95 North Road, Darlington | 211 yd | |
| Hopetown & Whessoe WMC | 17-18 Alliance Street, Darlington | 549 yd | |
| Builders Arms | 18 Hopetown Lane, Darlington | 551 yd | |
| Darlington Snooker Club | 1 Corporation Road, Darlington | 874 yd | |
| St George's Bridge Centre | Alexandra House, 343 Whessoe Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Tu | Hong Tu Chinese Take-Away, 152 North Road | 70 yd | |
| North Road Fish Bar | 158 North Road, DARLINGTON | 82 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 113 North Road, DARLINGTON | 129 yd | |
| Adams Pizzeria | Ground Floor, 52 North Road | 232 yd | |
| Kandy Grills | 169 North Road, DARLINGTON | 282 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd | 97 North Road, Darlington | 151 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 5, North Road Retail Park | 392 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 6, North Road Retail Park | 398 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | Corporation Road, DARLINGTON | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Indoor Bowls Club North Road | indoor bowls | 179 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Darlington) JOHN STREET | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| The King'S Centre WHESSOE ROAD | 653 yd | |
| Gurney Pease Academy DODSWORTH STREET | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| The Gym (Darlington) Eastmount Road | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| North Park Whessoe Road | grass pitches | 890 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.