Clarendon Court is in Shildon and in Sedgefield district. DL4 1RB 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 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarendon Court, Shildon, DL4 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL4 1RH, DL4 1JY, DL4 1JJ, DL4 1AW, DL4 1JQ, DL4 1JS, DL4 1JX, DL4 1AT, DL4 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL4 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents 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% | 47.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 52.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 25.8% | 27.5% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 46.7% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 15.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
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 (68.5%) 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 | 39% | 36.2% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.3% | 3.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 23.9% | 21.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 8.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.1% | 26.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 22.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.8% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 18.4% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.1% | 37.2% | -0.1% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarendon Court was 175.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Shildon and Dene Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clarendon Court has the 14th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Shildon and Dene Valley and the 312th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Clarendon Court, Shildon, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-07-04 | £343,522 |
| 9 Clarendon Court, Shildon, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2025-03-27 | £133,850 |
| 9 Clarendon Court, Shildon, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-09-22 | £127,199 |
| 4 Clarendon Court, Shildon, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2014-12-19 | £159,559 |
| 4 Clarendon Court, Shildon, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2014-11-21 | £174,755 |
DL4 1RB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL4 1RB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 132 |
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,474 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF | 4out of 4 | 3,835 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 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN | 3out of 4 | 678 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 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School Gibson Street , Coundon Grange DL14 8DY | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Primary School St Andrew's Road , DL14 6RY | 3out of 4 | 2,363 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 | 3,312 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Barrington Academy Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6LA | - not rated | 3,381 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 3,610 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 | 4,196 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 | 3,539 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 | 3,110 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS | 3out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 4,825 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 | 465 yd | |
| The Corner Cafe | 7 Church Street | 619 yd | |
| Red Chilli | 26 Church Street | 699 yd | |
| Mapats | 73 Church Street | 778 yd | |
| Cape to Cairo | 223 Byerley Road | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Timothy Hackworth | 107 Main Street | 118 yd | |
| Shildon Civic Hall | Civic Centre Square | 394 yd | |
| Old Shildon Workingmens Club | 26 Main Street | 394 yd | |
| The Royal George Tavern | 11-13 Main Street | 465 yd | |
| Queens Head | 119 Auckland Terrace | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lees Chinese Takeaway | 26-28 Byerley Road | 131 yd | |
| Main Place | 102-104 Main Street | 262 yd | |
| Spice Island | 100 Main Street | 262 yd | |
| J&D Fish Bar | 22 Dean Street | 445 yd | |
| China Chef | 37 Church Street | 619 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Shildon Scout Memorial Field Trust WEST PARK | grass pitches | 190 yd |
| Shildon Afc FOOTBALL STANDS FOOTBALL STANDS DEAN STREET | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Thornhill Primary School THORNHILL GARDENS | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School BYERLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Hackworth Park Central Parade | grass pitches, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club HACKWORTH ROAD | 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 | 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 | 78.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.