Welcome to Shildon
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Shildon is a town and civil parish in County Durham, in England. The population taken at the 2011 Census was 9,976. The town has the Locomotion Museum, due to it having the first station, built in 1825, and locomotive works on the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,015 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
9,665 (2021) |
Density |
953 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.4 |
Ward |
Shildon and Dene Valley |
District |
County Durham |
Postcodes |
DL14, DL4 |
ONS ID |
E04010691 |
Council
Contact details for Shildon Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Shildon Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Shildon Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Shildon Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Shildon Parish.
Local News
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Witnessing the sad decline of communities in County Durham
Published: 15th Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by The Northern Echo
Shildon in County Durham branded 'cheapest place in England'
Published: 21st Jan 2024
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The UK's cheapest town to live where pints cost £2 — but locals warn of 'crazy' catch
Published: 6th Aug 2023