Postcode DL12 8XE is located in a rural hamlet, within the Lower Teesdale ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Shildon located about 10.5 miles away. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Thorpe Light Railway.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,728 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 46.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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 Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop is £41,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL12 8XE.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop near DL12 8XE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shildon located about 10.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Thorpe Light Railway | Medium | Walking directions to Thorpe Light Railway |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £230,498 in Lower Teesdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £20,000 up to £850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £325,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £229,948 |
| Terraced | 38 | £111,500 |
10 year median price trend in Lower Teesdale
In the DL12 8XE postcode area, located within Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop, there are no schools in close proximity.
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.