Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

GORDON BANK, DL12 0AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON BANK, DL12 0AS.

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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 0AS 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

No single demographic signal dominates DL12 0AS — age 48, 81% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £222k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL12 0AS is a mixed residential area on Gordon Bank, 0.3km from Hill Top in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £222k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0AS 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 0AS. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 248,500

2 sales · Mean £ 248,500

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Hill Top Huts0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Moorcock Inn0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Eggleston Hall Cafe and Tearoom0.8 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Three Tuns0.4 km
  • Three Tuns0.4 km