Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL12 9HH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL12 9HH.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

477

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL12 9HH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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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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9/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL12 9HH — age 47, 74% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

DL12 9HH is a safe, established residential area located 0.1km from Bowes in County Durham. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle East ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL12 9HH represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 9HH are sourced from Output Area E00105884 (shared with 57 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 9HH. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

DL12 9HH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School

Outstanding60 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Bowes Social Club0.3 km
  • Ancient Unicorn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Church0.1 km
  • Church0.1 km
  • Bypass Slip Road0.2 km
  • Town End0.2 km
  • Town End0.3 km