Shildon · DL4
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Covering Shildon, including Chilton, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe. Find professional inventory clerks 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
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 authorityGive 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) wardsLots of tenancy changeovers
With so many renters in Shildon, check-in and check-out slots fill up at peak times like late summer. Book early.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Shildon: 21.7% private rentedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No certificate: there's no legal inventory requirement or renewal date.
- Deposits: protect a deposit in an approved scheme within 30 days; a dated check-in report is key evidence in disputes.
More detail on the Shildon page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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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
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.