East View Terrace is in Shildon and in Sedgefield district. DL4 1EP is located in the Shildon and Dene Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about East View Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL4 1ER, DL4 1DA, DL4 1EY, DL4 1FL, DL4 1EW, DL4 1AP, DL4 1AR, DL4 1DE, DL4 1EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL4 1EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 41.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 35% | -14.0% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.5% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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 (66.4%) 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 | 37.8% | 28.4% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -20.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 38% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 23.6% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 10.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
In the area around DL4 1EP this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 11.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.6% | 33.3% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 12.4% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 16.4% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 14.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -22.7% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 96.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.3% | 97% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 97% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 34.7% | 13.5% | 21.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East View Terrace was 88.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.9% lower than the Shildon and Dene Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
East View Terrace has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Shildon and Dene Valley and the 752nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 East View Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2024-04-29 | £71,717 |
| 18 East View Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2024-03-20 | £51,016 |
| 8 East View Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £40,250 | 2024-02-21 | £44,456 |
| 8 East View Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2024-01-05 | £31,182 |
| 34 East View Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-10-06 | £63,412 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 3,723 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Gardens , DL4 1ES | 4out of 4 | 200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Jubilee Road , DL4 2EQ | 4out of 4 | 993 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 4out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JT | 3out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 3,368 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 4,083 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JZ | - not rated | 3,558 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 3,411 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ | - not rated | 4,421 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santinni | 3-5 Main Street | 257 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 7 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 26 Church Street | 397 yd | |
| Mapats | 73 Church Street | 486 yd | |
| Sarah’s Plaice | 7 Albert Street | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shildon AFC | Dean Street | 194 yd | |
| Shildon Civic Hall | Civic Centre Square | 238 yd | |
| Old Shildon Workingmens Club | 26 Main Street | 238 yd | |
| The Timothy Hackworth | 107 Main Street | 246 yd | |
| The Royal George Tavern | 11-13 Main Street | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J&D Fish Bar | 22 Dean Street | 192 yd | |
| Main Place | 102-104 Main Street | 195 yd | |
| Spice Island | 100 Main Street | 195 yd | |
| China Chef | 37 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Miami Pizza | 33 Church Street | 339 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shildon Afc FOOTBALL STANDS FOOTBALL STANDS DEAN STREET | grass pitches | 88 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School THORNHILL GARDENS | grass pitches | 219 yd |
| The Shildon Scout Memorial Field Trust WEST PARK | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Hackworth Park Central Parade | grass pitches, tennis courts | 726 yd |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School BYERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| St. Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club HACKWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre MIDDRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 1,058 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 | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.