Laurel Court, Shildon
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL4 2RH.
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At a glance
4 property sales on Laurel Court, Shildon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Aug 2025. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £30,000. 2 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 50% flat, 50% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Laurel Court range from £22,000 to £75,000. 57% of homes sold here were freehold and 43% leasehold.
House prices on Laurel Court compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Laurel Court 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: 57% freehold and 43% leasehold across 7 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 2 | £30,000 | 24 Mar 2017 |
| Terraced | 2 | £55,250 | 15 Aug 2025 |
Sold prices on Laurel Court
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29, Laurel Court DL4 2RH | 20 Mar 2026 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Laurel Court DL4 2RH | 15 Aug 2025 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 20, Laurel Court DL4 2RH | 14 May 2024 | £35,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Laurel Court DL4 2RH | 7 Feb 2023 | £38,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 19, Laurel Court DL4 2RH | 17 Jun 2020 | £36,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Laurel Court DL4 2RH | 24 Mar 2017 | £38,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 4, Laurel Court DL4 2RH | 20 May 2016 | £22,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20, Laurel Court | £35,500 (May 2024) → £75,000 (Aug 2025) | +111% over 1 yr |
| 4, Laurel Court | £22,000 (May 2016) → £38,000 (Mar 2017) → £38,000 (Feb 2023) | +73% over 7 yrs |
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Schools near Laurel Court
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 239 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.4 mi |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Thornhill Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.8 mi |
| Greenfield Academy 566 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| Byerley Park Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School 147 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Oakwood Learning Centre 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | 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 0.1 mi · 2 min walk
- Newton Aycliffe station 2.1 mi · 42 min walk
- Bishop Auckland station 2.6 mi · 53 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hilsdon Drive (SW-bound, Hilsdon Drive) 2 min walk
- Hilsdon Drive - Spout Lane (NW-bound, Hilsdon Drive) 2 min walk
- Jubilee Crescent - Maple Court (E-bound, Jubilee Crescent) 2 min walk
- Jubilee Crescent - Maple Court (W-bound, Jubilee Crescent) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hallgarth Surgery
Cheapside, Shildon · 0.6 mi - Auckland Medical Group
The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland · 2.2 mi - Jubilee Medical Group
Cobblers Hall, Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe · 2.3 mi - Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Shildon · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shildon - Dale Road · 0.4 mi
- Spar PFS Spar Redworth Station · 0.5 mi
- Aldi Aldi Woodhouse Close Estate Bishop Auckland · 2.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Net Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Cheapside Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
- Well · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- 23-27 Main Street (dental Surgery) · 0.7 mi
- Victoria Lane Health Centre · 2.4 mi
- Dental Surgery · 2.5 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 3 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 | 3 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 4 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 4 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 949 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 19.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.4% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,161 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 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 Laurel Court
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 96.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.9% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 42.1% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.9% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 22.2% | 26.7% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 20.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.6% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.8% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 43% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.9% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 26.9% | 25.5% |
| No cars or vans in household | 21.8% | 24.1% |
| 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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Estate agents near Laurel Court
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- Dowen 2.8 mi
- Castledene Property Management 2.8 mi
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