Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL12 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL12 0AJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

425

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL12 0AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

DL12 0AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL12 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Eggleston in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL12 0AJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00105859 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL12 0AJ. 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

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DL12 0AJ has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hill Top Huts0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Moorcock Inn0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Eggleston Hall Cafe and Tearoom0.5 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Three Tuns0.1 km
  • Three Tuns0.1 km
  • Moorcock Inn0.2 km
  • Moorcock Inn0.2 km