Area guide · County Durham

Living in Shildon

A snapshot of life in Shildon, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Shildon is a village in County Durham, North East with a population of 10,053. The average house price is £109,813 and the overall crime rate is 149.5 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shildon ranks

Population

10,053

Avg House Price

£109,813

Crime Rate

149.5/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

353 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£27,988

Median Age

44.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shildon's detached homes (£202,975) command roughly 3.4× the price of a terraced (£59,648).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shildon prices have risen 12% over the last 9 years (£97,894 → £109,813).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£202,975	£205,000	20
Semi-Detached	£94,065	£82,500	31
Terraced	£59,648	£55,000	145
Flat	£60,000	£46,500	4

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shildon is 149.5 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Shildon: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	3
Primary	3
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon	Primary	Good
Thornhill Primary School	Primary	Outstanding
Timothy Hackworth Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shildon averages 353 Mbps — 253% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shildon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 65.6% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	71.4
% Rated C or Above	65.6%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,197

Demographics & Economy

Population	10,053
Median Age	44.5
Median Household Income	£27,988
Employment Rate	53.6%
Owner Occupied	62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified	27.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Shildon?

The average house price in Shildon is £109,813 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Shildon?

The most affordable entry point in Shildon is a terraced, with an average price of £59,648.

Is Shildon a safe place to live?

Shildon has a recorded crime rate of 149.5 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Shildon?

Shildon has 3 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Shildon?

Average broadband download speeds in Shildon are around 353 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.6% of premises.

How big is Shildon?

Shildon is a settlement in County Durham with a population of approximately 10,053.

Most compared with

How does Shildon stack up against its neighbours?

Barnard Castle

Shildon

House price: £293,865 · £109,813
Crime rate: 89.4 · 149.5
Distance: 12.4 mi

Billingham

Shildon

House price: £155,837 · £109,813
Crime rate: 99.7 · 149.5
Distance: 14.4 mi

Bishop Auckland

Shildon

House price: £164,905 · £109,813
Crime rate: 89.4 · 149.5
Distance: 2.2 mi

Bowburn

Shildon

House price: £142,993 · £109,813
Crime rate: 89.4 · 149.5
Distance: 8.8 mi

Brandon (County Durham)

Shildon

House price: £220,636 · £109,813
Crime rate: 118 · 149.5
Distance: 8.5 mi

Chilton (County Durham)

Shildon

House price: £166,696 · £109,813
Crime rate: 89.5 · 149.5
Distance: 4.1 mi

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