Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

TOWN HEAD, DL12 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN HEAD, DL12 0DA.

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 0DA 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL12 0DA spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.0% year-on-year.

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

DL12 0DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Town Head, 0.2km from Eggleston 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 0DA offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £303k, down 10.0% year-on-year.

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

Terraced

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Detached

£ 325,000

5 sales · Mean £ 327,400

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

DL12 0DA 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 Huts0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Moorcock Inn0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Eggleston Hall Cafe and Tearoom0.5 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

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