What is the population of DL12 0DL?

The population for the DL12 0DL area is approximately 152 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL12 0DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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

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Population

152

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,400 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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9/10

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10/10

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2/10

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4/10

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1/10

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2/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL12 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0DL is a mixed residential area within the DL12 district of County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00105907 (shared with 23 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 0DL. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

60%Active

FT: 45%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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Train Stations

Bishop Auckland19.1 km