West Auckland Road, Shildon
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL4 1PY.
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At a glance
9 property sales on West Auckland Road, Shildon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £307,500. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £254,600. Average sale prices rose from £205,000 in 2016 to £307,500 in 2026 (+50%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 188% above the Shildon average of £106,808 over the same period. By property type, sales here have been 56% detached, 44% semi-detached. Recorded sale prices on West Auckland Road range from £123,500 to £380,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 27 streets in Shildon with at least two sales in the last year, West Auckland Road ranks 2nd for average price, putting it in the top 10%.
House prices on West Auckland Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DL4 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £254,600 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £166,375 | 16 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on West Auckland Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 16 Apr 2026 | £235,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Broadoaks, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 20 Jan 2026 | £380,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| The Views, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 28 Oct 2022 | £160,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| Brenig Rhys, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 12 Mar 2021 | £415,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Brenig Rhys, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 12 Mar 2021 | £415,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 8, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 26 Mar 2020 | £123,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12B, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 7 Dec 2018 | £223,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12A, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 6 Dec 2018 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 23 Mar 2018 | £165,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| The Oaks, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 16 Feb 2018 | £200,000 | Other | Freehold |
| The Oaks, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 26 Jan 2018 | £220,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 11, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 29 Sep 2017 | £142,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| Ashfield, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 16 Sep 2016 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 1, West Auckland Road DL4 1PY | 18 May 2016 | £130,000 | 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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Schools near West Auckland Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornhill Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Timothy Hackworth Primary School 329 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon 239 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.0 mi |
| Aclet Close Nursery School 70 pupils | Nursery | 0–4 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Woodhouse Primary Academy 176 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.3 mi |
| St Andrew's Academy 191 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Prince Bishops Community Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, Bishop Auckland 219 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 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 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Bishop Auckland station 1.9 mi · 38 min walk
- Bishop Auckland West Station station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Cemetery (W-bound, West Auckland Road) 1 min walk
- Cemetery (E-bound, West Auckland Road) 1 min walk
- Blue Houses (W-bound, West Auckland Road) 4 min walk
- Blue Houses (E-bound, West Auckland Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hallgarth Surgery
Cheapside, Shildon · 0.9 mi - Auckland Medical Group
The Old Fire House, Watling Road, Bishop Auckland · 1.3 mi - Station View Medical Centre
29A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland · 1.9 mi - Bishopgate Medical Centre
178 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland · 2.0 mi
Supermarkets
- The Food Warehouse Iceland Bishop Auckland Food Warehouse · 1.0 mi
- Aldi Aldi Woodhouse Close Estate Bishop Auckland · 1.0 mi
- Spar Spar - Shildon · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shildon - Dale Road · 1.2 mi
Pharmacies
- Hancock & Ainsley Ltd · 0.7 mi
- Well · 0.8 mi
- Cheapside Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- 23-27 Main Street (dental Surgery) · 0.6 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.7 mi
- Auckland Dental Practice Ltd · 1.7 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
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.
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 West Auckland Road
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 96.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 42.8% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.3% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.6% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11.2% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 2.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.6% | 43% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 40.7% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 33.9% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.4% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7% | 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 West Auckland Road
- Hunters 2.1 mi
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- Dowen 2.1 mi
- Castledene Property Management 2.1 mi
- Robinsons Chartered Surveyors 2.1 mi
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