Harker Street, Shildon
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL4 1AD.
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At a glance
3 property sales on Harker Street, Shildon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Nov 2021. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £84,443. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Harker Street range from £72,329 to £91,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Harker Street compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Harker Street has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 3 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £84,443 | 30 Nov 2021 |
Sold prices on Harker Street
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Harker Street DL4 1AD | 30 Nov 2021 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Harker Street DL4 1AD | 3 Aug 2018 | £72,329 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Harker Street DL4 1AD | 12 Aug 2016 | £91,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Harker Street | £72,329 (Aug 2018) → £90,000 (Nov 2021) | +24% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Harker Street
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.2 mi |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 239 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| St Andrew's Academy 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Aclet Close Nursery School 70 pupils | Nursery | 0–4 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy 176 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
| Cockton Hill Junior School 187 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Shildon station 0.8 mi · 15 min walk
- Bishop Auckland station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
- Bishop Auckland West Station station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Main Street (E-bound, Main Street) 1 min walk
- Main Street (W-bound, Main Street) 1 min walk
- Hippodrome (N-bound, Byerley Road) 1 min walk
- Hippodrome (S-bound, Byerley Road) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hallgarth Surgery
Cheapside, Shildon · 0.4 mi - Auckland Medical Group
The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland · 1.5 mi - Station View Medical Centre
29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland · 2.0 mi - Bishopgate Medical Centre
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland · 2.1 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Shildon · 0.7 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shildon - Dale Road · 0.9 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Redworth Station · 1.0 mi
- Aldi Aldi Woodhouse Close Estate Bishop Auckland · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Hancock & Ainsley Ltd · 0.2 mi
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Cheapside Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- 23-27 Main Street (dental Surgery) · 0.1 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.8 mi
- Auckland Dental Practice Ltd · 1.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 47.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 760 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,513 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Harker Street
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.6% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 41.2% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.2% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.3% | 19.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 16.8% | 26.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.5% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.8% | 43% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 41.1% | 24.1% |
| 1 car or van in household | 38.1% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.6% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.2% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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Estate agents near Harker Street
- Hunters 2.2 mi
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- Dowen 2.2 mi
- Castledene Property Management 2.2 mi
- Robinsons Chartered Surveyors 2.2 mi
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