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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

DL129DH

Lartington Green Lane

DL129DR

Bowes Road

DL129PA

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129QR

Demesne Lane

DL129QS

Spout Bank

DL129SL

Moorhouse Lane

DL117DU

Cowclose Lane

DL120BD

Croft Yoke Lane

DL120EG

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120LE

Cobbler Gate Lane

DL120LH

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120PP

Kelton Lane

DL120RW

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120UY

Alston Road

DL128BG

Baliol Street

DL128EH

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128EW

Grove Park

DL128FH

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128LB

Zetland Road

DL128PX

Market Place

DL128TD

High Riggs

DL129SR

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129UJ

Briscoe Lane

DL129ZX

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL117UG

Pudding Hill Road

DL120AQ

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120DH

Folly Bank

DL120DQ

Folly Bank

DL120HJ

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120JL

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120LN

Cobbler Gate Lane

DL120SZ

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129HT

The Street

DL122BN

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128EU

Beaconsfield Court

DL128GA

Prospect Place

DL128JZ

Dawson Road

DL128LN

Churchill Road

DL128QE

Darlington Road

DL128TA

Darlington Road

DL129ET

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129PT

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129QU

Fitzhugh Court

DL129QW

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129RL

Sleightholme Moor Road

DL129TL

Abbey Lane

DL129JL

Thornberry Lane

DL117HN

Lanehead Lane

DL120DA

Folly Bank

DL120RH

Goodburn Place

DL120SH

Chapel Row

DL120SX

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128EQ

Baliol Street

DL128EY

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128FL

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128HQ

Prospect Place

DL128NB

Market Place

DL128PD

Gray Lane

DL128PN

Bridgegate

DL128PQ

Market Place

DL128QQ

Thorngate

DL128XW

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129AT

Teesdale Road

DL129BY

Bowes Road

DL129DF

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129PG

Demesne Lane

DL129RE

West Lane

DL129TY

The Street

DL129JJ

Thornberry Lane

DL120AF

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129HA

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129HJ

The Street

DL120AJ

Folly Bank

DL120AP

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120NW

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120SP

Shaw Crescent

DL120SU

Masterman Place

DL120TN

Gas Lane

DL120XP

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128AG

Baliol Street

DL128HL

Nickleby Close

DL128JR

Birch Road

DL128ND

Market Place

DL128QS

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL128SA

Dent Gate Lane

DL129AD

The Lendings

DL129EE

Eggleston Lane

DL129LX

Long Close Lane

DL129NB

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129PQ

Demesne Lane

DL129TS

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129TZ

The Street

DL129UT

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL129HZ

Clint Lane

DL120EB

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120LF

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL120LP

Croft Yoke Lane

DL117DD

Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale

DL117HH

New Road

DL120SB

Town Head

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.