Highland Gardens, Shildon
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL4 1ET.
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At a glance
10 property sales on Highland Gardens, Shildon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 27 Aug 2024. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £88,857. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Highland Gardens compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Highland Gardens 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 10 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £88,857 | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Detached | 3 | £164,167 | 26 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on Highland Gardens
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 27 Aug 2024 | £135,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 14 Aug 2023 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 36, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 30 Sep 2021 | £62,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 26 Mar 2021 | £140,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 22 Jan 2021 | £62,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 22, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 12 Jun 2020 | £76,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 32, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 7 Jun 2019 | £112,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 41, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 20 Nov 2018 | £182,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 39, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 26 Oct 2018 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Highland Gardens DL4 1ET | 8 Oct 2018 | £65,000 | Semi-detached | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27, Highland Gardens | £65,000 (Oct 2018) → £135,000 (Aug 2024) | +108% over 6 yrs |
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Schools near Highland Gardens
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.1 mi |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 239 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Andrew's Academy 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Aclet Close Nursery School 70 pupils | Nursery | 0–4 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Cockton Hill Junior School 187 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Cockton Hill Infant School 146 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 1.5 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 0.9 mi · 19 min walk
- Bishop Auckland station 1.8 mi · 35 min walk
- Bishop Auckland West Station station 1.9 mi · 37 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Primary School (N-bound, Thornhill Gardens) 1 min walk
- Auckland Terrace (S-bound, B6282 Auckland Terrace) 4 min walk
- Auckland Terrace (N-bound, B6282 Auckland Terrace) 4 min walk
- Main Street (E-bound, Main Street) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hallgarth Surgery
Cheapside, Shildon · 0.4 mi - Auckland Medical Group
The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland · 1.4 mi - Station View Medical Centre
29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland · 1.8 mi - Bishopgate Medical Centre
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Shildon · 0.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shildon - Dale Road · 1.1 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Redworth Station · 1.2 mi
- Aldi Aldi Woodhouse Close Estate Bishop Auckland · 1.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Hancock & Ainsley Ltd · 0.3 mi
- Well · 0.3 mi
- Cheapside Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
Dentists
- 23-27 Main Street (dental Surgery) · 0.3 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.6 mi
- Auckland Dental Practice Ltd · 1.6 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 | 3 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 30.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 821 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 17.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 20.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,719 |
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 Highland Gardens
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 49.4% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 44.9% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.6% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.6% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 18% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.2% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 12.1% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 43% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.7% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32.6% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.3% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.4% | 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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