Postcode DL12 8DF is located in a rural town, within the Barnard Castle West ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale is £40,100 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 12.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 14.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale is £40,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL12 8DF.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 8DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 12.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Barnard Castle West area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £940,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £352,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £191,350 |
10 year median price trend in Barnard Castle West
In the DL12 8DF postcode area, located within Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL12 8DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Penny on the Move | 17 Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HL | Walking directions to Penny on the Move |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | High Riggs, County Durham, DL12 8TD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | 23 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.