Royal George Close, Shildon
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL4 2NE.
At a glance
6 property sales on Royal George Close, Shildon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 13 Jun 2025. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £179,000.
House prices on Royal George Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Royal George Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £179,000 | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Semi-detached | 2 | £139,000 | 15 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Royal George Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Royal George Close DL4 2NE | 13 Jun 2025 | £236,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Royal George Close DL4 2NE | 23 Apr 2024 | £235,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Royal George Close DL4 2NE | 5 Aug 2021 | £145,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Royal George Close DL4 2NE | 15 Jun 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8, Royal George Close DL4 2NE | 10 Jun 2021 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Royal George Close DL4 2NE | 1 Dec 2017 | £133,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Royal George Close DL4 2NE | 1 Sep 2017 | £100,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Royal George Close
Crime
116 crimes were reported within about a mile of Royal George Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 40 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Other theft | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Royal George Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Gaunless Flood alert area
- Upper River Tees Flood alert area
- River Skerne Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Royal George Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 239 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Thornhill Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.1 mi |
| Oakwood Learning Centre 14 pupils | Other independent special school | 8–18 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Greenfield Academy 566 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.5 mi |
| Byerley Park Primary School 207 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| St Francis Horndale CofE Primary School 147 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Heighington Church of England Primary School 248 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 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 and local GPs
Train stations
- Shildon station 0.3 mi · 7 min walk
- Newton Aycliffe station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Heighington station 2.9 mi · 57 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- All Saints - Redworth Road (S-bound, Redworth Road) 1 min walk
- All Saints - Redworth Road (N-bound, Redworth Road) 1 min walk
- Redworth Road-Industrial Estate (N-bound, Redworth Road) 2 min walk
- All Saints - Dale Road (SW-bound, Dale Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hallgarth Surgery
Cheapside, Shildon · 0.9 mi - Auckland Medical Group
The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland · 2.4 mi - Jubilee Medical Group
Cobblers Hall, Carers Way, Newton Aycliffe · 2.4 mi - Pease Way Medical Centre
2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe · 2.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice 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: decile 2 of 10 · Crime: decile 1 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 51.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 903 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.5% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,817 |
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.
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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