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Takeaways| Council | County Durham |
| Crime Rate | High for a North East town 82% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Shildon is £84,062, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shildon house price trends over the last 30 years.
£84,062
£216,874
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Is Shildon a nice place to live?
Shildon is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Shildon?
Shildon has a high crime rate for a North East town, with around 136 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 82% above the national average, and 45% above the Durham average.
What are the best schools in Shildon?
Shildon has 20 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Thornhill Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Victoria Lane Academy and Heighington Church of England Primary School. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Shildon?
The majority of residents in Shildon identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (53%).