Postcode DL12 8LF 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 12.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is The Bowes Museum.
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 31.1% 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 8LF.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 8LF 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Bowes Museum | Large | Walking directions to The Bowes Museum |
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 8LF 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 8LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penny on the Move | 17 Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HL | Walking directions to Penny on the Move |
| 0.3 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 |
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.