Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL12 9PG House Prices & Local Information

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

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

272

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL12 9PG 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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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

DL12 9PG is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

DL12 9PG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cotherstone in Cotherstone. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

For families considering a move, DL12 9PG represents 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 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £301k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 9PG are sourced from Output Area E00105856 (shared with 25 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 9PG. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 407,500

2 sales · Mean £ 407,500

Terraced

£ 250,000

7 sales · Mean £ 244,571

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

DL12 9PG has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Cotherstone Primary School

Outstanding47 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion Hotel0.1 km
  • Fox and Hounds Country Inn0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Teesdale Supply Store0.0 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • Marwood View0.2 km
  • Fox and Hounds0.2 km
  • Marwood View0.2 km