DL12 9UJ is a mixed residential area located 0.9km from Briscoe, East in Cotherstone. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for DL12 9UJ are sourced from Output Area E00105857 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL12 9UJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL12 9UJ.
281
51
£ 0 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL12 9UJ spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL12 9UJ. The average age is 51.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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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Postcode Profile: DL129UJ · Data under Open Government Licence