Area Info for Shildon (Durham)

Shildon, Durham, UK

Shildon is a historic market town located in County Durham, in the North East of England. It is situated approximately 12 miles south of Durham city and around 20 miles south of Newcastle upon Tyne. The town has a rich industrial heritage, particularly related to the railway industry.

History

Shildon grew significantly during the 19th century due to the expansion of the railway industry. It became known as the "Railway Town" because of its association with the development of railway workshops and manufacturing. The Shildon Locomotion Museum, part of the National Railway Museum, celebrates this history and showcases the town's contribution to railway engineering.

Economy and Development

Historically, the economy of Shildon was driven by coal mining and railway manufacturing. Today, the town has transitioned towards service industries and tourism, with attractions related to its industrial past. The town centre features various shops, cafes, and community facilities.

Transport

Shildon is well-connected by rail, with the Shildon railway station providing services to nearby cities including Durham and Darlington. The town is also accessible via major roads, making it convenient for visitors and commuters.

Attractions

The main attraction is the Shildon Locomotion Museum, which offers insights into the history of railways and displays historic locomotives. The town also hosts various local events and markets that celebrate its industrial heritage.

Community and Education

Shildon has a close-knit community with local schools, sports clubs, and cultural organisations. The town actively promotes its history and heritage through museums, events, and educational programmes.
Education
School
Timothy Hackworth Primary School0.00 miles
Byerley Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1HN
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon0.56 miles
Jubilee Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2EQ
Thornhill Primary School0.59 miles
Thornhill Gardens, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1ES
Oakwood Learning Centre1.47 miles
New Biggin Lane, Heighington, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UH
Prince Bishops Community Primary School1.51 miles
Gibson Street, Coundon Grange, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8DY
St Andrew's Primary School1.80 miles
St Andrew`s Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6RY
Aclet Close Nursery School1.90 miles
Aclet Close, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6PX
Woodhouse Community Primary School1.98 miles
Walker Drive, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QW
Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School1.99 miles
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LF
Cockton Hill Junior School2.07 miles
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW
Cockton Hill Infant School2.07 miles
McIntyre Terrace, Cockton Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6HW
Pear Tree School2.09 miles
Toy Top Farm, Houghton Bank, Heighington, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2UQ
Byerley Park Primary School2.10 miles
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LE
Horndale Infants' School2.16 miles
Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7HB
St Francis Church of England Aided Junior School2.16 miles
Scholars Path, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7HB
St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School2.17 miles
Murphy Crescent, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6QH
Health
Clinic
Bishop Auckland Mri2.34 miles
Bishop Auckland General Hospital, Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Escomb Road Health Centre2.35 miles
Escomb Road,, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AB
Bishopgate Medical Centre - EYELID CLINIC2.47 miles
Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre - Hearingcare Clinic2.47 miles
Newgates Street, Bishop Auckland,, DL14 7EJ
Bishopgate Medical Centre2.47 miles
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Thornfield Grange Autism Service2.63 miles
60 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7QZ
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Bishop Auckland]2.66 miles
45 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EW
Peaseway Medical Centre2.97 miles
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 5NH
Specsavers Hearcare - Co. Durham [Newton Aycliffe]3.14 miles
55 Beveridge Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4DP
K McGuiness Opticians - EYELID CLINIC3.19 miles
Unit B1, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe,, DL5 4DH
K McGuiness Opticians - Hearingcare Clinc3.19 miles
Unit B1, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe,, DL5 4DH
K.McGuiness - Podiatry Clinic3.19 miles
Unit B1, Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe,, DL5 4DH
Walkers Opticians - EYELID CLINIC5.24 miles
48 High Street, Spennymoor,, DL16 6DD
Walkers Opticians - Podiatry Clinic5.24 miles
48 High Street, Spennymoor,, DL16 6DD
Redlands Residential Service7.40 miles
122 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LP
Hollyhurst Hospital7.41 miles
118 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LN
GP
Burke Street Surgery0.36 miles
9 Burke Street, Shildon, County Durham, England - Uk, DL4 1AA
Dr K S Baliga0.46 miles
Church Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1DU
Hallgarth Surgery0.59 miles
Cheapside, Shildon, DL4 2HP
Dene Valley Surgery1.29 miles
23 Spencer Street, Eldon Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8TL
Auckland Medical Group2.14 miles
54 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 6BB
STATION VIEW MEDICAL CENTRE2.35 miles
29A ESCOMB ROAD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, CO DURHAM, DL14 6AB
Bishopgate Medical Centre2.47 miles
Bishopgate Medical Centre, 178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Bewick Crescent Surgery (Heighington Branch)2.50 miles
30 West Green, Heighington Village, Darlington, Co Durham, DL5 6PE
Station View Medical Centre@ The Eden Centre2.50 miles
Victoria Lane, Coundon, County Durham, DL14 8NP
The Eden Centre2.50 miles
The Eden Centre, Victoria Lane, Coundon, Durham, DL14 8NP
Auckland Medical Group2.63 miles
16 Manor Road, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Co Durham, DL14 9EP
Cobblers Hall Surgery2.77 miles
Carer`s Way, Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4SE
Peaseway Medical Centre2.97 miles
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham, DL5 5NH
Bewick Crescent Surgery3.17 miles
Bewick Crescent Surgery, 27 Bewick Crescent, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 5LH
Auckland Medical Group4.30 miles
51 Toft Hill, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0JA
Woodview Medical Practice4.39 miles
Copeland Lane, Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9SU
Hospital
Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland2.30 miles
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AE
Bishop Auckland Hospital2.34 miles
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
West Park Hospital, Darlington6.22 miles
Edward Pease Way, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2TS
Darlington Memorial Hospital7.41 miles
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
Hundens Lane Day Hospital - Darlington8.37 miles
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1JE
Sedgefield Community Hospital8.39 miles
Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton-On-Tees, Cleveland, TS21 3EE
BMI Woodlands Hospital9.36 miles
Morton Park Way, Darlington, DL1 4PL
University Hospital Of North Durham11.41 miles
North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
City Hospitals Sunderland at University Hospital Of North Durham11.41 miles
University Hospital Of Durham, Dryburn Hospital, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TW
Priory Hospital Middleton St George11.51 miles
Middleton St George, Darlington, Durham, DL2 1TS
New Richardson Hospital12.03 miles
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT
Richardson Hospital12.09 miles
John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
Lanchester Road Hospital12.12 miles
Lanchester Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5RD
University Hospital Of North Tees12.49 miles
Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 8PE
Nuffield Health, Tees Hospital12.78 miles
Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, Junction Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 1PX
Friary Hospital15.73 miles
Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UJ
Pharmacy
Hancock and Ainsley Ltd0.40 miles
1 Main Street, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1AJ
M & M Pharmacy0.51 miles
14 Church Street, Shildon, Co.Durham, DL4 1DX
Cheapside Chemist0.59 miles
5 Cheapside, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2HP
Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.91 miles
St Helen`s Industrial Est, St Helen`s Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Tesco Instore Pharmacy2.04 miles
St Helen Auckland Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB
Boots2.09 miles
Bishop Auckland Shopping Park, Tindale Crescent, St Helens Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9FA
Boots2.19 miles
46 /48 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AH
M & M Pharmacy2.35 miles
Station View Medical Centre, 29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AB
Asda Pharmacy2.39 miles
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7LB
M & M Pharmacy2.42 miles
203 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL
M & M Pharmacy2.47 miles
174 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJ
Pharmacy 1st2.56 miles
Victoria Lane, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, ., DL14 8NL
Welsh Chemist2.60 miles
144 Melrose Drive, St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9DN
Boots2.66 miles
31 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EW
The Village Pharmacy2.77 miles
Pioneering Care Centre, Cobbler`s Hall, Burn Lane, DL5 4SE
The Co-Operative Pharmacy2.80 miles
Newgate Centre, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7JQ
Leisure
Park
DENE VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK1.33 miles
BYERLEY1.98 miles
WINDLESTONE HALL2.68 miles
WINDLESTONE HALL (Grade II Listed)2.77 miles
THE MOOR2.88 miles
AUCKLAND CASTLE PARK (Grade II* Listed)2.91 miles
RAMSHAW HALL GARDEN (Grade II Listed)4.61 miles
HIGH GRANGE5.06 miles
SURTEES5.69 miles
COW PLANTATION5.82 miles
WHITWORTH HALL5.83 miles
WILLINGTON TOWN GREEN6.19 miles
DRINKFIELD MARSH6.39 miles
FERRYHILL CARRS6.40 miles
WILLINGTON NORTH DENE6.58 miles
RABY CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)6.72 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Shildon0.20 miles
Redworth Road, Shildon, DL4 2JE
SPAR Shildon0.51 miles
Unit 1, Jubilee Road, DL4 2AL
Nisa Local0.52 miles
Redworth Filling Station, Redworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 2JT
Iceland Bishop Auk Mkt1.72 miles
149/151 Watling Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 9AU
ALDI 149 Watling Road1.79 miles
Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AU
Lidl Bishop Auckland2.02 miles
St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AB
Sainsbury's Bishop Auckland2.02 miles
St. Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE
Greenfield Convenience Store2.15 miles
121 Greenlea, Garth, Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 7EX
Tesco Bishop Auckland (Extra)2.17 miles
St Helens Auckland Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 9AB
ASDA Bishop Auckland2.32 miles
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LB
Morrisons Bishop Auckland2.47 miles
Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7TN
Sainsbury's Coundon Local2.51 miles
111 Collingwood Street, Coundon, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8LL
SPAR Heighinton2.52 miles
9-11, Church View, County Durham, DL5 6PN
M&S Bishop Auckland Simply Food2.76 miles
Unit D Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9TE
Sainsbury's Cobblers Hall Local2.78 miles
Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4SE
Woodham Services2.82 miles
Burnhill Way, Woodham, Newton Aycliffe County Durham DL5 4UU
Transport
Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport11.80 miles
Newcastle International Airport28.44 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport52.39 miles
Bus Stop
Middleton Road End (SW)0.06 miles
Middleton Road End (NE)0.06 miles
Masons Arms (SE)0.09 miles
Byerley Road (SE)0.12 miles
Masons Arms (NW)0.13 miles
Byerley Road (NW)0.14 miles
Middleton Road - Masonic Hall (SW)0.16 miles
Middleton Road - Masonic Hall (NE)0.18 miles
St Johns Road (S)0.28 miles
St Johns Road (N)0.29 miles
Dabble Duck Industrial Estate West End (E)0.31 miles
Redworth Road (NW)0.33 miles
Central Parade (NW)0.34 miles
Central Parade (SE)0.35 miles
Redworth Road (SE)0.38 miles
Hippodrome (N)0.38 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge South Side17.10 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side17.14 miles
Newcastle International Ferry Terminal26.49 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal26.93 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal27.28 miles
Railway Station
Shildon Rail Station0.51 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station2.37 miles
Bishop Auckland Rail Station2.37 miles
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station2.56 miles
Heighington Rail Station3.41 miles
North Road Rail Station7.35 miles
Darlington Rail Station8.42 miles
Dinsdale Rail Station10.65 miles
Durham Rail Station10.87 miles
Wolsingham Rail Station11.60 miles
Tees-side Airport Rail Station11.71 miles
Allens West Rail Station13.54 miles
Eaglescliffe Rail Station13.77 miles
Stockton Rail Station13.82 miles
Frosterley Rail Station14.36 miles
Thornaby Rail Station14.70 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DL4 1H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment362
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
7, DIAMOND STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HX		£61,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
20, RUBY STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JD		£120,000
2025-03-14
terraced
freehold
Sold 2025-02-21   £47,000
17, PEARL STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JB		£45,500
2024-08-30
terraced
freehold
39, DIAMOND STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HX		£66,000
2024-08-20
semidetached
freehold
29, PEARL STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JB		£44,000
2024-10-31
terraced
freehold
6, DRYBOURNE PARK

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JA		£110,000
2024-07-17
semidetached
freehold
38, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£43,500
2024-06-07
terraced
freehold
15, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£98,000
2024-05-28
terraced
freehold
Sold 2024-05-28   £46,000
9, DRYBOURNE PARK

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JA		£135,000
2024-05-24
semidetached
freehold
101, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HU		£118,800
2024-04-22
terraced
freehold
19, DIAMOND STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HX		£37,000
2024-04-17
terraced
freehold
Sold 2022-07-22   £55,000
5, DIAMOND STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HX		£76,999
2024-03-07
terraced
freehold
Sold 2023-10-19   £52,000
107, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HU		£66,000
2024-03-04
terraced
freehold
1, DIAMOND STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HX		£80,999
2024-01-25
terraced
freehold
Sold 2023-10-19   £52,000
COMPOUND 4, FURNACE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1QB		£95,000
2024-01-18
otherPropertyType
freehold
15, OXFORD STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HR		£210,000
2023-12-08
detached
freehold
UNIT 13, HACKWORTH INDUSTRIAL PARK

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HF		£1,500,000
2023-12-01
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2023-09-29   £1,000,000
29, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£50,000
2023-12-01
terraced
freehold
5, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£34,500
2023-11-27
terraced
freehold
114, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HP		£130,000
2023-11-24
semidetached
freehold
23, PEARL STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JB		£58,500
2023-11-17
terraced
freehold
19, DRYBOURNE PARK

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JA		£127,000
2023-08-18
detached
freehold
3, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£49,000
2023-07-28
terraced
freehold
24, DIAMOND STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HY		£150,000
2023-07-03
semidetached
freehold
7, DRYBOURNE PARK

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JA		£139,995
2023-06-29
semidetached
freehold
13, DRYBOURNE PARK

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JA		£160,000
2023-06-16
semidetached
freehold
128, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HP		£62,250
2023-05-26
semidetached
freehold
103, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HU		£55,500
2023-05-22
terraced
freehold
139, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HT		£90,000
2023-05-17
terraced
freehold
96, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JE		£90,000
2023-05-16
terraced
freehold
22, RUBY STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JD		£33,000
2023-05-12
terraced
freehold
12, BRAITHWAITE STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JF		£53,000
2023-05-03
terraced
freehold
3, PEARL STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JB		£55,000
2023-04-25
terraced
freehold
1, PEARL STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JB		£64,000
2023-04-06
semidetached
freehold
123, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HT		£75,000
2023-04-06
terraced
freehold
20, PEARL STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JB		£65,000
2023-02-27
terraced
freehold
22, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£41,000
2023-02-24
terraced
freehold
25, BRAITHWAITE STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JF		£60,000
2022-12-20
terraced
freehold
13, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£45,500
2022-12-20
terraced
freehold
95, BYERLEY ROAD

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1HU		£82,500
2022-12-09
terraced
freehold
5, RUBY STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JD		£37,000
2022-12-09
terraced
freehold
27, PEARL STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JB		£63,500
2022-12-02
terraced
freehold
1, LAMBTON STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JG		£43,000
2022-11-10
terraced
freehold
18, RUBY STREET

SHILDON
COUNTY DURHAM
DL4 1JD		£52,000
2022-07-18
terraced
freehold
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