Rose Cottages is in Shildon and in Sedgefield district. DL4 1LL 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 Rose Cottages, Shildon, DL4 1LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL4 2HR, DL4 2HH, DL4 1LN, DL4 1LB, DL4 2HJ, DL4 2HG, DL4 2HQ, DL4 2HE, DL4 2HD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL4 1LL is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 50.3% | 46.6% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 53.4% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 26.9% | 34.6% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 40.1% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 (69.6%) 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 | 34.2% | 40.7% | 6.5% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 28.9% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 25.6% | 19.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 16.2% | -23.4% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 7.4% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 18.1% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 13.4% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 8.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 24.5% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.4% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.5% | 96% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 95.3% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.7% | 37.2% | 5.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rose Cottages was 782.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 340.5% higher than the Shildon and Dene Valley average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rose Cottages has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Shildon and Dene Valley and the 25th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 241.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Rose Cottages, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2020-07-20 | £134,220 |
| 1 Rose Cottages, Shildon, Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2007-07-20 | £68,783 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX | 3out of 4 | 2,900 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 3out of 4 | 3,904 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 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Jubilee Road , DL4 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldon Lane Primary School Coronation , DL14 8SJ | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing Middridge Lane , DL4 2EP | - not rated | 548 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,456 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Community Arts College South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | - not rated | 3,456 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | - not rated | 3,676 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF | 2out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Road School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | - not rated | 3,600 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Murphy Crescent School Bishop Barrington Campus , Woodhouse Lane DL14 6LA | - not rated | 3,713 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH | - not rated | 3,784 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,128 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapats | 73 Church Street | 250 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 26 Church Street | 259 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 7 Church Street | 339 yd | |
| Sarah’s Plaice | 7 Albert Street | 352 yd | |
| Santinni | 3-5 Main Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox and Hounds | 8 Market Place | 231 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | 3 Association Street | 247 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Church Street | 248 yd | |
| Shildon AFC | Dean Street | 392 yd | |
| The Royal George Tavern | 11-13 Main Street | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deli | 54 Church Street | 223 yd | |
| The Shake Shack | 34 Church Street | 245 yd | |
| Shildon Alive | 91-95 Church Street | 248 yd | |
| Uno Pizza | 16 Church Street | 248 yd | |
| Shildon Chop Suey House | 59 Church Street | 250 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shildon Afc FOOTBALL STANDS FOOTBALL STANDS DEAN STREET | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School THORNHILL GARDENS | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre MIDDRIDGE LANE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls | 628 yd |
| St. Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Thompsons Fields ELDON BANK FARM ELDON BANK FARM ELDON BANK | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Hackworth Park Central Parade | grass pitches, tennis courts | 789 yd |
| Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club HACKWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 954 yd |
| Jubilee Fields Jubilee Road | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School BYERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
| The Shildon Scout Memorial Field Trust WEST PARK | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.