Is DL12 0DH a safe place to live?

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

How much do houses cost in DL12 0DH?

The average property price in DL12 0DH is currently around £175k.

What is the population of DL12 0DH?

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

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

FOLLY TOP, DL12 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOLLY TOP, DL12 0DH.

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

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Avg Income

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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 0DH 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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5/10

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3/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL12 0DH spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 40.1% year-on-year.

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

DL12 0DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Folly Top, 1.4km from Eggleston 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. 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 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. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0DH 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 0DH. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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Detached

£ 175,000

3 sales · Mean £ 192,333

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

DL12 0DH has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3

Vehicle crime1

Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

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