Is DL12 0LT a safe place to live?

Yes, DL12 0LT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL12 0LT?

The population for the DL12 0LT area is approximately 388 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL12 0LT House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

388

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL12 0LT 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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5/10

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1/10

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4/10

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4/10

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3/10

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1/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL12 0LT — age 52, 74% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0LT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.7km from Mickleton in Mickleton (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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 0LT are sourced from Output Area E00105905 (shared with 41 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 0LT. The average age is 51.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 25%

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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DL12 0LT has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Crown at Mickleton0.6 km
Blacksmiths Arms1.0 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Mickleton Mice0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

D & A Hutchinson & K Bowers1.0 km
3 Bank Top Cottage0.7 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

West End0.4 km
West End0.4 km