Laurel Court, Shildon, DL4 2RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL4 2RH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	48.2%	48.5%	0.3%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	51.8%	51.5%	-0.3%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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 2RH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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	34.6%	46.7%	12.1%	37.9%	8.8%
Married: Opposite sex	35.1%	25%	-10.1%	44.2%	-19.2%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	1.1%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%
Separated	7.2%	10.3%	3.1%	2.2%	8.1%
Divorced	14.4%	10.3%	-4.1%	9.1%	1.2%
Widowed	8.2%	6.5%	-1.7%	6.1%	0.4%

Health

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 (67.7%) 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	40.5%	38.4%	-2.1%	48.4%	-10.0%
Good health	25.9%	29.3%	3.4%	33.6%	-4.3%
Fair health	23%	23.6%	0.6%	12.7%	10.9%
Bad health	8.4%	6.1%	-2.3%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 2RH this area, 36.4% 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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40.9%	36.4%	-4.5%	18.2%	18.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.4%	9.2%	-5.2%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.9%	17.9%	2.0%	13.4%	4.5%
Apprenticeship	6.3%	6%	-0.3%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13%	14.1%	1.1%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	7.2%	16.3%	9.1%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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)
Other Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.7%	99.1%	2.4%	81.4%	17.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	97.1%	96.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.1%	2.6%	1.5%	6.1%	-3.5%
Africa	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	96.5%	-0.6%	83.2%	13.3%
10+ Years	0.4%	2.6%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.2%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	63.3%	76.7%	-13.4%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
No passport held	34.9%	13.5%	21.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.4%	37.2%	8.2%
Christian	51.5%	46.2%	5.3%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Laurel Court Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Court was 354.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.9% higher than the Shildon and Dene Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Laurel Court has the 3rd highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Shildon and Dene Valley and the 90th highest crime rate of 1,714 local areas in County Durham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£30,200

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in DL4 2RH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Laurel Court are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sedgefield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Laurel Court, Shildon, DL4 2RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL4 2RH

Average Price
£65,123

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£70,306

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£39,206

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Laurel Court

Average Price
£82,398

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£82,398

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Laurel CourtStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Laurel Court, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£75,000	2025-08-15	£76,854
20 Laurel Court, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£35,500	2024-05-14	£39,989
4 Laurel Court, Shildon, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£38,000	2023-02-07	£38,972
19 Laurel Court, Shildon, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building	£36,500	2020-06-17	£52,886
4 Laurel Court, Shildon, County Durham Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£38,000	2017-03-24	£47,299

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL4 2RH

Employment

DL4 2RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	50
Retired	34
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	30
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Self-Employed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Human health and social work activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Transport and storage	8
Construction	7
Education	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Aclet Close Nursery School Aclet Close , DL14 6PX	3out of 4	3,938 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Etherley Lane Nursery School Hazel Grove , DL14 7RF	3out of 4	5,093 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Jubilee Road , DL4 2EQ	3out of 4	685 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Timothy Hackworth Primary School Byerley Road , DL4 1HN	3out of 4	920 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thornhill Primary School Thornhill Gardens , DL4 1ES	4out of 4	1,528 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eldon Lane Primary School Coronation , DL14 8SJ	- not rated	2,522 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dene Valley Primary School Gurney Valley , DL14 8RP	- not rated	2,745 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	840 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF	- not rated	2,661 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Greenfield Academy Greenfield Way , DL5 7LF	2out of 4	2,661 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland South Church Road , DL14 7JZ	3out of 4	4,671 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
King James I Community Arts College South Church Road , DL14 7JZ	- not rated	4,671 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishop Auckland College Woodhouse Lane , DL14 6JZ	- not rated	5,005 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakwood Learning Centre New Biggin Lane , DL2 2UH	- not rated	3,080 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Walworth School Bluebell Way , DL5 7LP	3out of 4	3,336 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Pear Tree School Toy Top Farm , Houghton Bank DL2 2UQ	- not rated	4,107 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warwick Road School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS	- not rated	4,721 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Evergreen Primary School Warwick Road , DL14 6LS	3out of 4	4,791 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Mallard Kitchen	Unit 10a Dabble Duck Industrial Estate	474 yd
Compass @ Locomotion Cafe	Locomotion - The National Railway Museum, Dale Road Industrial Estate	539 yd
Cape to Cairo	223 Byerley Road	795 yd
The Canteen Bar and Kitchen	Norland House, Unit 3, Hackworth Industrial Park	814 yd
Sarah’s Plaice	7 Albert Street	886 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club	Hackworth Street	498 yd
Shildon Masonic Hall	Middleton Road	575 yd
Shildon Railway Institute	78 Redworth Road	611 yd
The Locomotive Inn	207 Byerley Road	834 yd
Fox and Hounds	8 Market Place	999 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Frydayz of Shildon	Unit 3 Jubilee Road	230 yd
Norma's Kitchen	Dabble Duck Industrial Estate	404 yd
Karens Plaice	1 Maple Avenue	525 yd
Betty's Fish Shop	121 Redworth Road	547 yd
Shildon Alive	91-95 Church Street	981 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-Operative Food	Redworth Road		556 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Jubilee Fields Jubilee Road	grass pitches	186 yd
Shildon Railway Sports & Social Club HACKWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	346 yd
St. Johns Church Of England Aided Primary School Jubilee Road	grass pitches	600 yd
Hackworth Park Central Parade	grass pitches, tennis courts	651 yd
Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre MIDDRIDGE LANE	artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls	791 yd
Timothy Hackworth Primary School BYERLEY ROAD	grass pitches	962 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	3.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	39.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	43.9 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	43.9 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.58 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DL4 2RH