Postcode DL12 9AB is located in a rural town, within the Lower Teesdale ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.5 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 12.8 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is The Bowes Museum.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,119 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 9AB.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 9AB 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 12.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Bowes Museum | Large | Walking directions to The Bowes Museum |
| 0.4 mi | Barnard Castle Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Castle Grounds |
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 9AB 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 9AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | 22 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 17 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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.