Side-by-side comparison of DL15 Crook and DL4 Shildon covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
DL4 is the more affordable option at £65,000 median vs £107,000 in DL15. DL4 has lower recorded crime (2,015 vs 2,944 offences over 13 months). DL4 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | DL15 Crook | DL4 Shildon |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £107,000 | £65,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,622 | £2,622 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 2,944 | 2,015 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 41.0 | 52.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 87.4 | 95.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.