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Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

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About

Barnard Castle is a historic market town in County Durham, known for its namesake 12th-century castle overlooking the River Tees. The town features cobbled streets, Georgian architecture, and independent shops. The Bowes Museum, a French-style château, houses an extensive art collection. The area is a gateway to the North Pennines, offering scenic walks along the Tees and access to the Pennine Way.

Upper Teesdale, part of the North Pennines AONB, is characterised by its rugged moorland, waterfalls like High Force and Cauldron Snout, and rare flora. The River Tees winds through the valley, creating dramatic gorges. The area is popular for hiking, with trails leading to landmarks such as Cow Green Reservoir and Mickle Fell. Its sparse population and remote feel make it a haven for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts.

Area overview

On average Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale is £40,426 per year. There are 8 schools in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale Population
12,145
Population density
20.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,651
95.96%
Other White
160
1.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
46
0.38%
Irish
40
0.33%
African
37
0.3%
Total population: 12,142

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,559
45.64%
Owns with a mortgage
1,240
22.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
885
15.78%
Other social rented
606
10.81%
Other forms of private rent
184
3.28%
Total households: 5,607

Property prices in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

Based on 169 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £940,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached69£370,000
Flats9£91,500
Semi-Detached36£248,473
Terraced55£193,200

10 years median price trend in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale.

All postcodes in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129UX

Grassholme Lane

DL117DT

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL117DY

Cowclose Lane

DL117UL

Academy Gardens

DL120DP

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120LL

Cobbler Gate Lane

DL120PW

Kelton Lane

DL120RP

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128DP

Woodlands Road

DL128DS

Strathmore Road

DL129HU

The Street

DL128HN

Ashtree Drive

DL128NW

Newgate

DL128QG

Darlington Road

DL129DJ

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129NX

Leadpipe Lane

DL129JG

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL117BW

Girlington Bank

DL120AD

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120AS

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120DB

Folly Bank

DL120EF

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120JR

Low Side

DL120JS

Low Side

DL120LG

Low Side

DL120PS

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120RN

King's Walk

DL120TF

Leekworth Gardens

DL120UG

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120XE

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128AW

Dene Road

DL128BJ

Baliol Street

DL128DY

Woodside

DL128DZ

Woodside

DL128HJ

Dickens Road

DL128LA

Zetland Road

DL128PA

Old School Close

DL128TN

Montalbo Road

DL129AX

Deerbolt Bank

DL129BN

Bridgegate

DL129LE

The Street

DL129LS

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129QB

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129RN

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129RF

Boldron Lane

DL129ST

Rutherford Lane

DL117BL

Ovington Lane

DL120AT

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120BF

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120LD

Jubilee Terrace

DL120QW

Hude

DL128DJ

Bede Kirk

DL120TA

California Row

DL120TD

Jubilee Place

DL120TL

Leekworth Lane

DL120UA

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120UF

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128NA

Horse Market

DL128BW

Horse Market

DL129HW

The Street

DL128JH

Pearson Terrace

DL128JT

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128LQ

Dale Road

DL128NR

Birch Road

DL128SB

Sadler Lane

DL128UW

Mount Eff Lane

DL129AR

Boldron Lane

DL129BD

Lartington Lane

DL129DD

Lartington Green Lane

DL129DU

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129DX

The Paddock

DL129DY

Stainmore Close

DL129RS

Moorhouse Lane

DL129SJ

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129SW

Gallow Hill The Street

DL129UN

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120EW

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120NU

Nook Lane

DL128HT

Victoria Road

DL128DF

Marwood Drive

DL128EP

King Street

DL128FA

Baliol Street

DL128GZ

Green Lane

DL128QA

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128YB

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129DL

Lartington Green Lane

DL129LH

The Street

DL129NP

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129PN

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129RD

Bowes Road

DL129RX

The Street

DL129UP

Gill-Lands Lane

DL129UU

Botany Road

DL129JH

Thornberry Lane

DL117HG

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120NH

Alston Road

DL120NX

Grassholme Lane

DL120PA

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120PR

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120QE

Hill Terrace

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.