How much do houses cost in DL12 9UN?

The average property price in DL12 9UN is currently around £420k.

What is the population of DL12 9UN?

The population for the DL12 9UN area is approximately 281 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis County Durham, North East

DL12 9UN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

281

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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6/10

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3/10

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4/10

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1/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL12 9UN spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL12 9UN is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Briscoe, East in Cotherstone. Administratively it sits within Barnard Castle West ward and the Bishop Auckland constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL12, DL12 9UN offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £420k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL12 9UN are sourced from Output Area E00105857 (shared with 33 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 9UN. 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

White / British98.2%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.7%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 29%

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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£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000