How much do houses cost in DL12 0AU?

The average property price in DL12 0AU is currently around £310k.

What is the population of DL12 0AU?

The population for the DL12 0AU area is approximately 425 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

HILL TOP, DL12 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL TOP, DL12 0AU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

425

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Avg Age

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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 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10

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5/10

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3/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL12 0AU — age 48, 81% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL12 0AU is a mixed residential area on Hill Top, 0.1km from Hill Top in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL12, DL12 0AU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £310k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0AU 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 0AU. 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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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 187,500

2 sales · Mean £ 187,500

Detached

£ 345,000

4 sales · Mean £ 358,750

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Hill Top Huts0.0 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Moorcock Inn0.0 km