Postcode DL2 3EP 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 6.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 3.0% 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 3EP.
Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop near DL2 3EP 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 6.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 3EP postcode area, located within Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL2 3EP
| 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.