DL12 8AN is a sought-after residential area on Cecil Road, 0.6km from Barnard Castle in Barnard Castle. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For serious buyers, DL12 8AN is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL12 8AN are sourced from Output Area E00105846 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CECIL ROAD, DL12 8AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CECIL ROAD, DL12 8AN.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Average age 56, 90% owned. DL12 8AN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL12 8AN. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 244,000
10 sales · Mean £ 238,700
Detached
£ 237,500
4 sales · Mean £ 246,500
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL12 8AN has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan & Motorhome Clubsite1.0 km
- Teesdale Mercury Ltd0.5 km
- Corner Shop0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Firkin Alley0.4 km
- The Blue Bell0.7 km
- GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club0.8 km
- Barnard Castle Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
- CroBar0.4 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bengal Merchant0.6 km
- Andalucia0.4 km
- Blagraves0.7 km
- Clarendons Cafe and Tearoom0.5 km
- Moments0.6 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gelato Lusso0.6 km
- Pizza Cottage0.6 km
- Rice Go0.7 km
- The Butty Market0.6 km
- Castle Pizza0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Baliol House B and B0.3 km
- Homelands Guest House0.4 km
- Newgate House Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.5 km
- Morrisons0.4 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- Cecil Road Hail and Ride0.0 km
- Woodside Hail and Ride0.2 km
- Wellington Road Hail and Ride0.3 km
- Flatts Road0.3 km
- Commercial Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL128AN · Data under Open Government Licence