Postcode DL12 8DN 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 moderate crime levels, with around 44.3 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 21,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 8DN.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 8DN 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 104 recent sales, the median property price is £228,995 in Barnard Castle West area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,000 up to £975,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 38 | £294,975 |
| Flats | 2 | £150,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £196,600 |
10 years price trend in Barnard Castle West
In the DL12 8DN postcode area, located within Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.