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 99.5 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 99.5 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.
The nearest station is Bishop Auckland located about 12.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Barnard Castle Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Barnard Castle Grounds |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Barnard Castle West area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £940,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 44 | £352,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £191,350 |
10 year median 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.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL12 9DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heron Foods | 22 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NB | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 17 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, DL12 8LY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | 23 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8JJ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.