Houses to rent in Shildon, DL4, County Durham

There are 60 results for Shildon, DL4, County Durham. Rental prices in Shildon, DL4 range from £475 pcm to £650 pcm with an average price of £563 pcm.


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Rental market in Shildon

Average rent £549 pcm typical £550 pcm
Most rents £479 – £668 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 12 4 more let agreed
New to rent 10 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 5 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year +3.8% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 8.3% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

14 homes · share, count and typical rent
Terraced houses 85.7% 12 · £538
Detached houses 14.3% 2 · £675

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
2 bedrooms 85.7% 12 · £550
3 bedrooms 14.3% 2 · £600

Rent bands

14 homes
Under £500 pcm 21.4% 3
£500 – £520 pcm 14.3% 2
£520 – £550 pcm 7.1% 1
£550 – £600 pcm 28.6% 4
£600 pcm and over 28.6% 4

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +9.5% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in Shildon 2024 Q4: £525 pcm (55 new listings) £525 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £550 pcm (41 new listings) £550 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £525 pcm (41 new listings) £525 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £525 pcm (38 new listings) £525 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £525 pcm (47 new listings) £525 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £525 pcm (41 new listings) £525 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £525 pcm (44 new listings) £525 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £575 pcm (40 new listings) £575 pcm 2026 Q3

Getting to know Shildon

stations in Shildon

Schools in Shildon

3 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • Thornhill Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Timothy Hackworth Primary School primary · Good
  • St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon primary · Good

Based on 14 homes to rent on Houses now, 174 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in Shildon

What is the average rent in Shildon?

The average rent for a home in Shildon is £550 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £550 a month. This is based on the 14 homes to rent on Houses right now.

What is the price range of rental homes in Shildon?

Most rents in Shildon are between £480 and £670 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £500 a month, and one in five £600 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in Shildon?

There are 12 homes to rent in Shildon on Houses right now, plus 4 already let agreed. 10 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in Shildon?

Yes. Homes put up to rent in Shildon over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £550 a month, 3.8% higher than the year before (£530 a month). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 5% and 3-bedroom homes are up 8%.

How quickly do rental homes let in Shildon?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 5 weeks. About 49% go within the first month. Flats go faster, in about 3 weeks against about 5 weeks for houses.

What rental yield can I get in Shildon?

Around 8.3% gross. That compares a typical rent of £550 a month with a typical sold price of £80,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in Shildon?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 9 in 10 homes to rent in Shildon. Detached houses come next.

Are rental homes in Shildon furnished?

Only a few rental homes in Shildon that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

What are the schools like in Shildon?

There are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in Shildon. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.

Which train stations are in or near Shildon?

Stations in Shildon include Shildon.