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DL12

BARNARD CASTLE

County Durham, North East, England

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DL12 covers BARNARD CASTLE in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £285,708
1yr change ▲ 3.3%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£285,708

▲ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

0% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

198 Mbps

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.

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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

£277K £282K £286K £290K £295K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

2

Good

1

Requires improvement

1

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

67

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.

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198.0 Mbps

Avg Download

36.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

72%

Superfast Coverage

45%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about DL12 BARNARD CASTLE

What is the average house price in DL12 BARNARD CASTLE?
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 BARNARD CASTLE 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 is the population of DL12 BARNARD CASTLE?
The population of DL12 (BARNARD CASTLE) is approximately 23,666 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 58% of homes are owner-occupied, 21% are privately rented, and 21% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in DL12 BARNARD CASTLE?
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.

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