How much do houses cost in DL12 0AY?

The average property price in DL12 0AY is currently around £325k.

What is the population of DL12 0AY?

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

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

BLACKTON, DL12 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKTON, DL12 0AY.

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 0AY 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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3/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

DL12 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0AY is a mixed residential area on Blackton, 0.2km from Blackton 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 0AY offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0AY 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 0AY. 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

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

Blackton Cottage0.3 km
Blackton Cottage0.3 km