Postcode DL12 9SB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Upper 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 moderate crime levels, with around 43.2 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 Shildon located about 12.1 miles away.
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 low crime rate, with approximately 43.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.2% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 238 ft away from DL12 9SB.
Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale near DL12 9SB has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shildon located about 12.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £273,500 in Upper Teesdale 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 | 22 | £435,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £63,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 4 | £293,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £196,600 |
10 year median price trend in Upper Teesdale
In the DL12 9SB postcode area, located within Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale, 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.