Postcode DL12 9DU 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 high crime levels, with around 97.9 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 12.7 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barnard Castle Grounds.
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 97.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale is £40,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL12 9DU.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 9DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
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 9DU 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.