Salisbury Terrace is in Shildon and in Sedgefield district. DL4 1JR 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 Salisbury Terrace, Shildon, DL4 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL4 1JW, DL4 1JP, DL4 1JS, DL4 1AA, DL4 1AD, DL4 1JT, DL4 1JJ, DL4 1AQ, DL4 1AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL4 1JR is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 44.1% | -9.2% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 55.9% | 9.2% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 39.2% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 34.5% | -14.5% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 37.7% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 41.5% | 43.1% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 9.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 10.3% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 13.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 23.4% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.2% | 12.3% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 18.7% | 6.2% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.1% | 3.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 13.5% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 98% | 2.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Salisbury Terrace was 155.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.9% lower than the Shildon and Dene Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Salisbury Terrace has the 20th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Shildon and Dene Valley and the 382nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Salisbury Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-09-25 | £66,407 |
| 5 Salisbury Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2023-03-29 | £45,573 |
| 1 Salisbury Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2023-03-24 | £91,259 |
| 4 Salisbury Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-03-03 | £62,741 |
| 3 Salisbury Terrace, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2022-03-08 | £60,349 |
DL4 1JR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 3,951 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 | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 523 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 | 1,022 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 4out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | 3out of 4 | 2,457 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 | 3,475 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 3,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,684 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 | 3,999 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 | 3,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 3,117 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 3,580 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ | - not rated | 4,129 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,621 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 | 283 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 7 Church Street | 447 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 26 Church Street | 530 yd | |
| Mapats | 73 Church Street | 601 yd | |
| Cape to Cairo | 223 Byerley Road | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Timothy Hackworth | 107 Main Street | 172 yd | |
| Shildon Civic Hall | Civic Centre Square | 208 yd | |
| Old Shildon Workingmens Club | 26 Main Street | 208 yd | |
| The Royal George Tavern | 11-13 Main Street | 283 yd | |
| Shildon AFC | Dean Street | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Place | 102-104 Main Street | 107 yd | |
| Spice Island | 100 Main Street | 107 yd | |
| Lees Chinese Takeaway | 26-28 Byerley Road | 124 yd | |
| J&D Fish Bar | 22 Dean Street | 284 yd | |
| China Chef | 37 Church Street | 447 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shildon Afc FOOTBALL STANDS FOOTBALL STANDS DEAN STREET | grass pitches | 340 yd |
| The Shildon Scout Memorial Field Trust WEST PARK | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School BYERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School THORNHILL GARDENS | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Hackworth Park Central Parade | grass pitches, tennis courts | 582 yd |
| Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club HACKWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| St. Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Jubilee Fields Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 1,056 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 | 63.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.47 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.