Postcode DL12 8HL is located in a rural town, within the Barnard Castle 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 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale is £44,041 per year. The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 11.9 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 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% 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 per household in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale is £44,041 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL12 8HL.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 8HL 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 11.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Barnard Castle area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £381,250 |
| Flats | 7 | £91,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £245,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £180,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnard Castle
In the DL12 8HL postcode area, located within Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL12 8HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | High Riggs, County Durham, DL12 8TD | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Penny on the Move | 17 Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HL | Walking directions to Penny on the Move |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.