| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East suburb 102% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
The average house price in New Shildon is £80,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows New Shildon house price trends over the last 30 years.
£80,000
£215,000
£101,000
£67,500
Is New Shildon a nice place to live?
New Shildon is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is New Shildon?
New Shildon has a high crime rate for a North East suburb, with around 151 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 102% above the national average, and 61% above the Durham average.
What are the best schools in New Shildon?
New Shildon has 11 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Thornhill Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Heighington Church of England Primary School and Timothy Hackworth Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of New Shildon?
The majority of residents in New Shildon identify as White (British) (96%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (52%).