DL12 0AG is a mixed residential area on The Drive, 0.5km from Eggleston in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL12 0AG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00105859 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, DL12 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, DL12 0AG.
425
48
£ 0 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL12 0AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL12 0AG spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL12 0AG. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Eggleston Hall Cafe and Tearoom0.0 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Moorcock Inn0.3 km
- Moorcock Inn0.3 km
- Three Tuns0.4 km
- Three Tuns0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL120AG · Data under Open Government Licence