DL12 Postcode Area Information

Population
12,414
Avg Annual Income
£35,600
Full Time Employees
23.81%
Average Age
48.26

Area Overview

The postcode area is located in the County Durham, County Durham postcode town, in the North East, England region.

The DL12 postcode area is located in the heart of County Durham, England. It covers towns and villages such as Barnard Castle, Cotherstone, and Hamsterley. The area is known for its picturesque countryside, with rolling hills, meandering rivers, and historic architecture.

Residents of the DL12 postcode area have access to a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, schools, and healthcare facilities. The area also boasts a number of outdoor recreational opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Transportation in the DL12 postcode area is primarily by car, with the A688 and A67 providing access to nearby towns and cities. There are also bus services connecting the area to surrounding areas, as well as a train station in Barnard Castle.

The geography of the DL12 postcode area is characterized by a mix of rural and urban landscapes. The area is home to both historic market towns and picturesque villages, as well as open countryside and woodlands.

Overall, the DL12 postcode area is a desirable place to live for those seeking a mix of rural charm and modern conveniences. With its range of amenities, beautiful scenery, and convenient transportation options, it offers a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

This is an area with an older population, with most residents being between 65 and 84 years old. There are not many children or young adults living here. Most people are Christian and white.

Unemployment is low and many people work in professional or managerial roles.

It's important to note that this description generalizes the area and individual experiences may vary.

Electoral Wards

The postcode area covers Barnard Castle East, Barnard Castle West electoral wards.

DL12 Postcode Map

Age
Ethinicity
Deprivation
Education
Occupation
Religion
DL12 Area Demographics
(from Census 2021)

The population of DL12 postcode area is 12,414. In England, the male population is 28,833,712 and the female population is 27,656,336, according to the 2021 census.

Ethnicity & Religion

According to the latest 2021 census, The main ethnicity of the people in the area is White: English, with a total of 11,921, followed by White: Other White, with a total of 163. In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (7,687), followed by No religion (3,909).

Deprivation

As for deprivation, most of the area is not deprived in any dimension (3,363), followed by at least deprived in one dimension (2,310).

Economic Status

Most people in the nearby area mentioned they are Retired (4,160), while 3,408 adults mentioned they are Employee: Full-time.

Education

Regarding education, 3,465 adults have Level 4 education, while 1,798 have Level 3 education. The most common occupations are

  • Professional occupations (902)
  • Skilled trades occupations (888), and
  • Managers, directors and senior officials (761)

Age

The average age of people living in area is 48 years old. The top three age distributions are: Between 55 to 64 (4284), Between 65 to 74 (3834), and Between 45 to 54 (3464).

NS-SEC

The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (2,218) followed by Small employers and own account workers (1,545), and Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations (1,334).

Postcodes in DL12

There are total 4 postcode sectors present in the DL12 (listed below). The postcode DL12 has a total of 853 postcodes.

DL12 0ZY (terminated)
DL12 0WZ (terminated)
DL12 0RB (terminated)
DL12 0WX (terminated)
DL12 0WY (terminated)
DL12 0YD (terminated)
DL12 0XW (terminated)
DL12 0YU (terminated)
DL12 0PH (terminated)
DL12 0YX (terminated)
DL12 0RX (terminated)
DL12 0YY (terminated)
DL12 0EN (terminated)
DL12 0HU (terminated)
DL12 0PT (terminated)
DL12 0QQ (terminated)
DL12 0XT (terminated)
DL12 0YZ (terminated)
DL12 0LX (terminated)
DL12 0XR (terminated)
DL12 0QZ (terminated)
DL12 0JT (terminated)
DL12 2BP (terminated)
DL12 2BD (terminated)
DL12 2BQ (terminated)
DL12 2AE (terminated)
DL12 2BR (terminated)
DL12 2BS (terminated)
DL12 2BL (terminated)
DL12 2BA (terminated)
DL12 2BH (terminated)
DL12 2BJ (terminated)
DL12 2BG (terminated)
DL12 2SA (terminated)
DL12 2SB (terminated)
DL12 2SD (terminated)
DL12 2SE (terminated)
DL12 2SF (terminated)
DL12 2SG (terminated)
DL12 2SH (terminated)
DL12 2SJ (terminated)
DL12 2SL (terminated)
DL12 2SN (terminated)
DL12 2SP (terminated)
DL12 2SQ (terminated)
DL12 2SR (terminated)
DL12 2SS (terminated)
DL12 2ST (terminated)
DL12 2SU (terminated)
DL12 2SW (terminated)
DL12 2SX (terminated)
DL12 2BE (terminated)
DL12 2AA (terminated)
DL12 2BF (terminated)
DL12 2BB (terminated)
DL12 2AD (terminated)
DL12 2AB (terminated)
DL12 8PT (terminated)
DL12 8HA (terminated)
DL12 8WZ (terminated)
DL12 8XZ (terminated)
galgate, DL12 8EL (terminated)
DL12 8EY (terminated)
DL12 8XH (terminated)
DL12 8YJ (terminated)
DL12 8NH (terminated)
DL12 8WY (terminated)
DL12 8XN (terminated)
DL12 8PF (terminated)
DL12 8WW (terminated)
DL12 8XP (terminated)
DL12 8YN (terminated)
DL12 8YW (terminated)
DL12 8YR (terminated)
DL12 8SU (terminated)
DL12 8WX (terminated)
DL12 8XR (terminated)
DL12 8PG (terminated)
DL12 8PJ (terminated)
DL12 8YT (terminated)
DL12 8YQ (terminated)
DL12 8YL (terminated)
DL12 8YS (terminated)
DL12 8YP (terminated)
DL12 8XJ (terminated)
DL12 8EG (terminated)
DL12 8JP (terminated)
DL12 8HG (terminated)
DL12 8YX (terminated)
DL12 8YY (terminated)
DL12 8EE (terminated)
DL12 8YZ (terminated)
DL12 8BQ (terminated)
DL12 8HF (terminated)
DL12 8JW (terminated)
DL12 8XX (terminated)
DL12 8EX (terminated)
DL12 8XU (terminated)
DL12 8XS (terminated)
DL12 8TE (terminated)
DL12 8TF (terminated)
DL12 8TG (terminated)
DL12 8TH (terminated)
DL12 8TJ (terminated)
DL12 8TQ (terminated)
DL12 8TR (terminated)
DL12 8TW (terminated)
DL12 8TX (terminated)
DL12 9YS (terminated)
DL12 9PD (terminated)
DL12 9TD (terminated)
DL12 9RJ (terminated)
DL12 9WB (terminated)
DL12 9WX (terminated)
DL12 9WY (terminated)
DL12 9WW (terminated)
DL12 9YW (terminated)
DL12 9YZ (terminated)
DL12 9WZ (terminated)
DL12 9WA (terminated)
DL12 9JD (terminated)
DL12 9YN (terminated)
DL12 9YT (terminated)
DL12 9LF (terminated)
DL12 9YP (terminated)
DL12 9YR (terminated)
DL12 9YX (terminated)
DL12 9QN (terminated)
DL12 9JT (terminated)
DL12 9UD (terminated)
DL12 9YY (terminated)
DL12 9EP (terminated)
DL12 9JA (terminated)
DL12 9UY (terminated)
DL12 9LN (terminated)
ONS Administrative Info
NameType
AreaDL12
Ward

Barnard Castle East

Barnard Castle West

LTLA22County Durham
UTLA22County Durham
RegionNorth East
CountryEngland

DL12 Crime Statstics

Crime rate over the last 12 Months

Crime rate by Month

11

Anti-social behaviour

9

Burglary

14

Criminal damage and arson

5

Other crime

8

Other theft

8

Public order

16

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

31

Violence and sexual offences

7

Anti-social behaviour

5

Burglary

13

Criminal damage and arson

7

Other crime

3

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

3

Public order

29

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

12

Violence and sexual offences

11

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

1

Criminal damage and arson

1

Other crime

1

Other theft

1

Shoplifting

1

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

9

Burglary

6

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

5

Other crime

6

Other theft

4

Public order

3

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

32

Violence and sexual offences

6

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

14

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

1

Other crime

5

Other theft

3

Public order

2

Robbery

2

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

35

Violence and sexual offences

10

Anti-social behaviour

4

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

5

Other crime

6

Other theft

2

Public order

4

Vehicle crime

37

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

5

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

3

Other crime

6

Other theft

5

Public order

1

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

28

Violence and sexual offences

10

Anti-social behaviour

5

Burglary

4

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

2

Other crime

2

Other theft

4

Public order

5

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

25

Violence and sexual offences

9

Anti-social behaviour

7

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

3

Other crime

4

Other theft

6

Public order

2

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

24

Violence and sexual offences

17

Anti-social behaviour

10

Burglary

6

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

2

Other crime

3

Other theft

6

Public order

6

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

17

Violence and sexual offences

18

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

3

Burglary

11

Criminal damage and arson

1

Drugs

4

Other crime

2

Other theft

7

Public order

2

Shoplifting

2

Vehicle crime

32

Violence and sexual offences

13

Anti-social behaviour

13

Burglary

8

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

6

Other crime

3

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

6

Public order

5

Shoplifting

1

Theft from the person

4

Vehicle crime

38

Violence and sexual offences

13

Anti-social behaviour

2

Bicycle theft

8

Burglary

9

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

4

Other crime

10

Other theft

9

Public order

3

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

25

Violence and sexual offences

7

Anti-social behaviour

3

Burglary

5

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

3

Other crime

2

Other theft

6

Public order

1

Shoplifting

3

Vehicle crime

20

Violence and sexual offences

8

Anti-social behaviour

6

Burglary

12

Criminal damage and arson

8

Other crime

3

Other theft

11

Public order

1

Shoplifting

7

Vehicle crime

23

Violence and sexual offences

5

Anti-social behaviour

1

Burglary

11

Criminal damage and arson

3

Drugs

8

Other crime

5

Other theft

1

Possession of weapons

10

Public order

3

Shoplifting

1

Vehicle crime

48

Violence and sexual offences

6

Anti-social behaviour

1

Bicycle theft

5

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

2

Drugs

1

Other crime

2

Other theft

9

Public order

5

Shoplifting

25

Violence and sexual offences

DL12 Property Statstics

Sold House Prices over the last 12 Months

Sold House Prices by Month

House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£260,000.00£260,000.00 - £260,000.001
Terraced£144,997.50£39,995.00 - £250,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£375,000.00£315,000.00 - £425,000.003
Semi-Detached£156,666.67£95,000.00 - £255,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£362,250.00£277,000.00 - £447,500.002
Semi-Detached£132,500.00£110,000.00 - £155,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£257,083.33£195,000.00 - £351,250.003
Flat£165,000.00£155,000.00 - £175,000.002
Semi-Detached£203,875.00£75,000.00 - £316,500.008
Terraced£117,750.00£72,000.00 - £194,000.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£413,625.00£202,000.00 - £500,000.004
Semi-Detached£153,500.00£107,500.00 - £183,000.005
Terraced£247,636.36£77,000.00 - £477,000.0011
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£320,000.00£320,000.00 - £320,000.001
Flat£80,000.00£50,000.00 - £110,000.002
Semi-Detached£164,133.33£105,000.00 - £230,000.0015
Terraced£82,166.67£60,500.00 - £117,500.009
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£414,980.00£210,000.00 - £590,000.005
Flat£122,625.00£108,250.00 - £137,000.002
Other£477,083.33£30,000.00 - £600,000.007
Semi-Detached£196,000.00£128,000.00 - £311,000.008
Terraced£176,559.38£60,000.00 - £330,000.0016
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Terraced£72,000.00£20,000.00 - £124,000.002
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£244,000.00£210,000.00 - £278,000.002
Flat£190,000.00£190,000.00 - £190,000.001
Semi-Detached£176,607.50£125,000.00 - £247,000.006
Terraced£110,999.67£39,999.00 - £165,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£278,166.67£164,000.00 - £540,000.006
Flat£96,500.00£60,000.00 - £133,000.002
Semi-Detached£221,766.67£80,500.00 - £370,000.009
Terraced£182,750.00£62,500.00 - £303,500.004
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£252,000.00£180,000.00 - £475,000.006
Other£160,000.00£160,000.00 - £160,000.001
Semi-Detached£220,903.12£85,000.00 - £453,125.008
Terraced£154,884.62£63,000.00 - £435,000.0013
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£461,250.00£247,500.00 - £675,000.002
Flat£108,000.00£108,000.00 - £108,000.001
Other£2,500,000.00£2,500,000.00 - £2,500,000.001
Semi-Detached£159,284.29£120,000.00 - £237,000.007
Terraced£157,333.33£72,000.00 - £325,000.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£502,500.00£180,000.00 - £825,000.002
Flat£81,166.67£62,000.00 - £119,000.003
Semi-Detached£189,125.00£125,000.00 - £345,000.008
Terraced£129,555.77£71,000.00 - £350,000.0014
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£300,000.00£300,000.00 - £300,000.001
Flat£112,475.00£85,000.00 - £139,950.003
Semi-Detached£104,183.00£52,500.00 - £425,000.0017
Terraced£112,260.87£68,000.00 - £220,000.0023
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£185,000.00£185,000.00 - £185,000.001
Flat£75,000.00£75,000.00 - £75,000.001
Other£150,000.00£150,000.00 - £150,000.001
Semi-Detached£152,333.33£140,000.00 - £162,000.003
Terraced£159,357.14£72,000.00 - £325,000.007
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£615,000.00£615,000.00 - £615,000.001
Semi-Detached£222,000.00£63,000.00 - £400,000.003
Terraced£102,500.00£67,000.00 - £137,500.003
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£230,777.78£87,000.00 - £335,000.009
Flat£109,625.00£77,500.00 - £185,000.003
Other£400,000.00£100,000.00 - £700,000.002
Semi-Detached£160,722.73£75,000.00 - £305,000.0011
Terraced£148,500.00£105,000.00 - £170,000.005
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£316,875.00£150,000.00 - £665,000.008
Flat£183,666.67£71,000.00 - £305,000.003
Other£711,000.00£48,000.00 - £1,250,000.003
Semi-Detached£134,571.43£105,000.00 - £160,000.007
Terraced£135,150.00£65,000.00 - £235,500.0010
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£405,000.00£180,000.00 - £1,050,000.005
Semi-Detached£158,666.67£135,000.00 - £195,000.006
Terraced£128,829.17£70,000.00 - £205,000.0012
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£365,600.00£185,000.00 - £700,000.004
Flat£321,250.00£85,000.00 - £532,500.003
Other£660,000.00£660,000.00 - £660,000.001
Semi-Detached£147,270.00£55,000.00 - £330,000.0010
Terraced£135,499.17£75,000.00 - £230,000.006
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£353,855.77£168,000.00 - £742,125.0013
Flat£138,333.33£82,500.00 - £185,000.003
Other£1,235,000.00£1,235,000.00 - £1,235,000.001
Semi-Detached£196,050.00£75,500.00 - £430,000.0010
Terraced£163,083.33£44,500.00 - £456,000.0012
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£265,500.00£198,000.00 - £400,000.006
Flat£149,500.00£105,000.00 - £194,000.002
Other£341,250.00£125,000.00 - £557,500.002
Semi-Detached£167,812.50£120,000.00 - £305,000.008
Terraced£157,688.24£50,000.00 - £465,500.0017
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£247,500.00£200,000.00 - £295,000.002
Flat£220,000.00£220,000.00 - £220,000.001
Other£381,998.00£381,998.00 - £381,998.001
Semi-Detached£155,125.00£80,000.00 - £260,000.004
Terraced£103,564.62£70,000.00 - £195,000.0010
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£270,700.00£240,000.00 - £320,000.005
Flat£120,000.00£120,000.00 - £120,000.001
Other£1,675,000.00£1,675,000.00 - £1,675,000.001
Semi-Detached£167,421.43£132,500.00 - £250,000.007
Terraced£91,868.75£40,000.00 - £146,950.008
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£413,333.33£380,000.00 - £450,000.003
Flat£135,000.00£135,000.00 - £135,000.001
Other£192,500.00£100,000.00 - £285,000.002
Semi-Detached£174,000.00£82,000.00 - £280,000.008
Terraced£127,273.46£60,000.00 - £250,000.0013
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£270,000.00£270,000.00 - £270,000.001
Flat£110,000.00£110,000.00 - £110,000.001
Other£480,000.00£310,000.00 - £650,000.002
Semi-Detached£193,659.55£85,000.00 - £340,000.0011
Terraced£188,301.79£55,000.00 - £715,000.0015
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£233,250.00£120,000.00 - £440,000.006
Flat£97,500.00£60,000.00 - £120,000.004
Other£212,500.00£100,000.00 - £325,000.002
Semi-Detached£179,272.73£75,000.00 - £315,000.0011
Terraced£130,395.00£60,000.00 - £315,000.0010
House TypeAverageMin/MaxSold
Detached£175,000.00£175,000.00 - £175,000.001
Flat£131,500.00£70,000.00 - £182,500.005
Other£870,000.00£640,000.00 - £1,100,000.002
Semi-Detached£162,250.00£132,000.00 - £222,000.006
Terraced£129,666.67£59,500.00 - £180,000.009
Schools

NamePupilsAgePostcode
Cotherstone Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding47 3-11DL129QB
Middleton-in-Teesdale Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary, Inadequate122 3-11DL120TG
Montalbo Nursery & Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding203 3-11DL128TN
Red Hall Primary SchoolPrimary, Good214 2-11DL12ST
Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary, Good200 4-11DL128LG
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) SchoolPrimary, Outstanding60 4-11DL129LG
Springfield AcademyPrimary, Good239 3-11DL12AN
Haughton AcademySecondary, Good838 11-16DL12AN
Beaumont Hill AcademySpecial, Good272 2-19DL12AN
Gurney Pease AcademyPrimary, Good210 2-11DL12NG
Northwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Good385 3-11DL12HF
Teesdale School and Sixth FormSecondary, Outstanding701 11-18DL128HH
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard CastlePrimary, GoodNone 3-11DL128JR
Amenities
  • Corner Shop, DL12 8GD
  • Greggs, DL12 8LY
  • Boots UK Ltd, DL12 8NE
  • Home Bargains, DL12 8TD
  • Boyes, DL12 8NA
  • Baliol House B and B, DL12 8BJ
  • Belvedere House, DL12 0QH
  • Blackton Grange, DL12 9UP
  • Brunswick House, DL12 0QH
  • Grove Lodge, DL12 0QW
  • Ancient Unicorn, DL12 9HL
  • Barford Raceway, DL12 8UD
  • Barnard Castle Cricket Club, DL12 8AD
  • Barnard Castle Masonic Hall, DL12 8NJ
  • Barnard Castle Rugby Union Football Club, DL12 8JR
  • Rice Go, DL12 8PL
  • Spaimees, DL12 8BJ
  • The Butty Market, DL12 8PH
  • Castle Pizza, DL12 8ND
  • Gelato Lusso, DL12 8NF
  • The Old Chapel, DL12 9NL
  • Andalucia, DL12 8BJ
  • Artisan Corner, DL12 8PQ
  • Auction Mart Cafe, DL12 0PJ
  • Babul's, DL12 8NF
  • Wilderness Outdoor Education Limited, DL12 9RF
  • Barnard Castle District Guide Association, DL12 8JR
  • Bowes & Gilmonby Village Hall, DL12 9HU
  • H M Y O I Deerbolt, DL12 9BG
  • Methodist Church - Pathway, DL12 8PW
  • Barnard Castle School, DL12 8UN
  • Bowes Hutchinson’s CofE (Aided) Primary School, DL12 9LG
  • Bright Woods Forest School, DL12 9TB
  • Cotherstone Primary School, DL12 9QB
  • Forest Of Teesdale Primary School 2410, DL12 0HA
  • Heron Foods, DL12 8NB
  • Morrisons, DL12 8JJ
  • The Co-Operative Food, DL12 0SN
  • The Co-Operative Food, DL12 8LY
  • Lidl, DL12 8TD
  • Abbeyfield House, DL12 8BL
  • Anchor Hanover - The Manor House, DL12 8ET
  • Beaconsfield Court Care Home - HC-One, DL12 8ES
  • Duty of Care Ltd, DL12 8QW
  • Green Lane Nursery and Childcare Centre, DL12 8LG
  • McFarlanes Family Butchers, DL12 8LX