DL12 9BQ is a mixed residential area on Ullathorne Rise, 0.1km from Startforth, Low in Startforth. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
For families considering a move, DL12 9BQ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, down 19.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL12 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00105913 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ULLATHORNE RISE, DL12 9BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ULLATHORNE RISE, DL12 9BQ.
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54
£ 0 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL12 9BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
DL12 9BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL12 9BQ. The average age is 54.2. 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
Detached
£ 265,000
11 sales · Mean £ 393,045
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL12 9BQ is moderate at 68 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School
Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Greggs0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Teesdale Barnard Castle Caravan & Motorhome Clubsite0.9 km
- Teesdale Mercury Ltd0.4 km
- Corner Shop1.0 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Firkin Alley0.4 km
- The Blue Bell0.3 km
- Barnard Castle Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
- CroBar0.4 km
- The Old Well Inn0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Bengal Merchant0.3 km
- Andalucia0.8 km
- Blagraves0.4 km
- Clarendons Cafe and Tearoom0.4 km
- Moments0.3 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gelato Lusso0.4 km
- Pizza Cottage0.3 km
- Rice Go0.3 km
- The Butty Market0.3 km
- Castle Pizza0.3 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Baliol House B and B0.6 km
- Homelands Guest House0.8 km
- Newgate House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Morrisons0.5 km
- The Co-Operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Bus Stops
- The Sills Hail and Ride0.1 km
- Corn Close0.1 km
- Royal Star0.1 km
- Royal Star0.2 km
- Corn Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL129BQ · Data under Open Government Licence