Postcode DL12 9HH is located in a rural hamlet, 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 very low crime levels, with around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale is £40,600 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby Stephen located about 14.9 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale has a very low crime rate, with approximately 33.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 £40,600 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from DL12 9HH.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 9HH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkby Stephen located about 14.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9HH postcode area, located within Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.