Postcode DL2 3DU is located in a rural town, within the Barnard Castle East ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Shildon located about 6.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Gainford Millennium Green.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,493 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop has a very low crime rate, with approximately 32.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.8% 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 Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL2 3DU.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop near DL2 3DU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Shildon located about 6.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gainford Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Gainford Millennium Green |
Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Barnard Castle East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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 | 39 | £378,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £98,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £200,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barnard Castle East
In the DL2 3DU postcode area, located within Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL2 3DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | North Lane, County Durham, DL2 3EE | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.