Shildon · DL4

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Covering Shildon, including Chilton, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe. Find qualified electricians nearby.

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DL4 (Shildon) in a nutshell

DL4 covers Shildon, in County Durham and Darlington. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DL4

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Two councils in one district

DL4 is split between County Durham and Darlington. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DL4 stretches across Chilton, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DL4', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Shildon, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Shildon: 21.7% private rented vs 20.5% England
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every 5 years: an electrical inspection and test by a qualified person.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy of the report.
  • If asked: send it to the council within 7 days.

More detail on the Shildon page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to DL4

DL14 · Bishop AucklandDL5 · Newton AycliffeDL16 · SpennymoorDL17 · FerryhillDL2 · StaindropDL15 · Crook

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DL4 cover?

DL4 (Shildon) includes the wards of Chilton, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Shildon & Dene Valley (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DL4?

Neighbouring districts include DL14 (Bishop Auckland), DL5 (Newton Aycliffe), DL16 (Spennymoor), DL17 (Ferryhill), DL2 (Staindrop) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DL4 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DL4?

About 4,649 households and 10,013 residents at the 2011 Census, across 302 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DL4 in?

DL4 sits in County Durham, Darlington (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DL4 1
Areas covered
Shildon 2
Active postcodes
302 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
4,649 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
10,013 2
Electoral wards
Chilton, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Shildon & Dene Valley 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor 4
Local authority
County Durham, Darlington 4
Households privately renting (Shildon built-up area)
21.7% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.