Is DL12 0BA a safe place to live?

Yes, DL12 0BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 11 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL12 0BA?

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

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FOGGERTHWAITE, DL12 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOGGERTHWAITE, DL12 0BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (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 0BA 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 0BA — age 48, 81% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL12 0BA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Foggerthwaite, 0.5km from Egglesburn 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0BA 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 0BA. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL12 0BA has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2

Violence and sexual offences2

Anti-social behaviour1

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Toby Hill LE0.5 km
Toby Hill LE0.5 km