POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
DL4 2EH postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 97.6%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 4 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 27 Mar 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £43,000Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026
- Gigabit availability 97.6%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 4 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
Joined postcode brief
Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 97.6%, with 97.6% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
17 within 400mDL4 2EH links 17 transport stops within 400m and 56 within 800m. 17 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Jubilee Road - Coronation Ave (BCT) at about 57m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Shildon Rail Station at about 589m.
Local business
39 within 1200mDL4 2EH currently links 39 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 20 food and drink, 11 grocery, 5 nightlife. The closest mapped place is Sarah’s Plaice at about 374m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,214 online job adverts observedCounty Durham local authority · May 2026. Same geography one year earlier: 3,761 online job adverts observed in May 2025.
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched DL4 2EH in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
4 nearby school rows4 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DL4 2EH. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 25DL4 2EH has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 25 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 317, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 38 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£43,000
Strong sample. Based on 19 sales · Latest sale in data: 27 Mar 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DL4 2EH, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
20 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (14), cafe (4), restaurant (2).
Amenity group
Grocery
11 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (7), supermarket (2), bakery (1).
Amenity group
Nightlife
5 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (5).
Amenity group
Health
3 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (3).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Sarah’s Plaice
Fast Food at 7, Albert Street, Shildon.
Grocery
Spar
Convenience at Jubilee Road, Shildon.
Food and drink
FryDayz
Fast Food at Jubilee Road, Shildon.
Nightlife
Lord Elliotts
Pub at 1, Cheapside, Shildon.
Grocery
Xpress Stores
Convenience at 3-4, Cheapside.
Health
Cheapside Pharmacy
Pharmacy at 5, Cheapside.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon
Primary option in DL4 2EQ. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Thornhill Primary School
Primary option in DL4 1ES. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Timothy Hackworth Primary School
Primary option in DL4 1HN. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for DL4 2EH before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DL4 2EH.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DL4 2EH with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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