Freville Street is in Shildon and in Sedgefield district. DL4 1JT 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 Freville Street, Shildon, DL4 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL4 1JH, DL4 1JP, DL4 1JQ, DL4 1JU, DL4 1JS, DL4 1JR, DL4 1JL, DL4 1JJ, DL4 1JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL4 1JT is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 48.7% | 45.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 54.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 DL4 1JT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.3% 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 | 52% | 52.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 24.5% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -19.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.8% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40% | 36.7% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 41.2% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 7.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.5% | 25% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 14.7% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 17.3% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21.2% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.7% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -20.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 94.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.8% 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 | 98.3% | 89.8% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 6.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 89.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Freville Street was 162.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% lower than the Shildon and Dene Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Freville Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Shildon and Dene Valley and the 351st highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Freville Street, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £22,500 | 2024-04-03 | £25,213 |
| 24 Freville Street, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £28,000 | 2024-03-12 | £31,053 |
| 4 Freville Street, Shildon, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2023-11-29 | £68,995 |
| 15 Freville Street, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2023-03-20 | £78,711 |
| 6 Freville Street, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,500 | 2022-08-30 | £55,100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Gardens , DL4 1ES | 4out of 4 | 568 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 | 1,084 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 4out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | 3out of 4 | 2,496 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 | 3,480 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,732 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 | 4,025 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 | 3,708 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 | 3,044 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ | - not rated | 4,053 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,663 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 | 363 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 7 Church Street | 528 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 26 Church Street | 612 yd | |
| Mapats | 73 Church Street | 681 yd | |
| Cape to Cairo | 223 Byerley Road | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Timothy Hackworth | 107 Main Street | 194 yd | |
| Shildon Civic Hall | Civic Centre Square | 288 yd | |
| Old Shildon Workingmens Club | 26 Main Street | 288 yd | |
| The Royal George Tavern | 11-13 Main Street | 363 yd | |
| Shildon AFC | Dean Street | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Chinese Takeaway | 26-28 Byerley Road | 51 yd | |
| Main Place | 102-104 Main Street | 191 yd | |
| Spice Island | 100 Main Street | 191 yd | |
| J&D Fish Bar | 22 Dean Street | 368 yd | |
| China Chef | 37 Church Street | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Shildon Scout Memorial Field Trust WEST PARK | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Shildon Afc FOOTBALL STANDS FOOTBALL STANDS DEAN STREET | grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School BYERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 427 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School THORNHILL GARDENS | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Hackworth Park Central Parade | grass pitches, tennis courts | 608 yd |
| Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club HACKWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| St. Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 1,045 yd |
| Jubilee Fields Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 79.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.