DL12 — BARNARD CASTLE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL12 is £285,708, which is 38% above the County Durham average of £207,512.

Property values in DL12 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in DL12 have risen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£384,034	222
Semi-detached	£220,826	168
Terraced	£203,681	213
Flat	£123,302	42
All types	£285,708	689

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL12 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL12 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cotherstone Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Montalbo Nursery & Primary School	Primary	Outstanding	mi
Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School	Primary	Requires improvement	mi
Barnard Castle School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Teesdale School and Sixth Form	Secondary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

58%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

58.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL12 are 198.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 69% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

198.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

45%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL12 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL12 — BARNARD CASTLE

Area Summary

DL12 (BARNARD CASTLE) offers property prices near the national average (£285,708), low crime (94% below national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (198 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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RICHMOND

£430K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL12?

The average house price in DL12 (BARNARD CASTLE) is £285,708, based on 689 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 0% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.3% over the past year.

Is DL12 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL12 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL12?

There are 8 schools in or near DL12. 38% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DL12?

Council tax in DL12 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,168 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL12?

The average broadband download speed in DL12 is 198 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 72% of premises, ultrafast to 45%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 58% of homes in DL12 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.