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DL12 Area Report

County Durham

Data from 22 official government & open-data sources · Updated June 2026

£234,134
Median Price
Postcode district (DL12)
LOW
Crime Level
Postcode district (DL12)
1
Schools Nearby
10/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
7.9/10

Investment Score

Good

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in DL12

Rental Yield
7.2
Price Growth
7.5
Safety
9
Schools
7
Transport
10
Flood Risk
6
Planning Friction
8.5
Climate Resilience
6

Crime Statistics

LOW CRIMEPostcode district (DL12)

Low crime area - significantly below average for this region.

2
Crimes/month
66
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend↑ Increasing

2025-04: 0
2025-05: 2
2025-06: 0
2025-07: 2
2025-08: 1
2025-09: 3
2025-10: 1
2025-11: 1
2025-12: 1
2026-01: 1
2026-02: 3
2026-03: 2
2025-042026-03

↑ 13% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

Deprivation Index (IMD)Local authority (County Durham)

DECILE 4/10 — 30–40% most deprived

County Durham has above-average deprivation, in the bottom 40% of areas nationally.

income
5
employment
4
education
5
health
3
crime
4
housing
6
environment
6

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 • Open Government Licence

House Price Index

Local-authority-wide figures for County Durham (the HPI is only published at LAD level). DL12 spans 3 local authorities; County Durham is the one covering the bulk of the outcode. For the DL12-specific median see the headline above and the sales sections below.

£141,494
County Durham average
+6.3%
Annual Change
Rising
Market

Average Price by Type

£242,502
Detached
£142,239
Semi-Detached
£116,948
Terraced
£80,004
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

01/12/2002: £56,004
01/12/2003: £71,221
01/12/2004: £94,785
01/12/2005: £105,235
01/12/2006: £112,109
01/12/2007: £117,944
01/12/2008: £104,222
01/12/2009: £105,786
01/12/2010: £101,290
01/12/2011: £97,894
01/12/2012: £96,437
01/12/2013: £92,639
01/12/2014: £91,707
01/12/2015: £94,695
01/12/2016: £95,730
01/12/2017: £99,792
01/12/2018: £100,055
01/12/2019: £99,299
01/12/2020: £106,502
01/12/2021: £116,631
01/12/2022: £129,401
01/12/2023: £125,647
01/12/2024: £133,069
01/12/2025: £141,494
01/12/200201/12/2025

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index (as of 01/12/2025) • Open Government Licence

Schools & Education

1
Primary
1
Within 1 mile

Breakdown of all 1 schools within 1 mile, by phase.

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

41.6
Avg Attainment 8
-2.1% vs national (42.5)
40.5%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 35 secondary schools in County Durham

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

Transport Links

10/100
Limited public transport - car likely needed for most journeys.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

Browse by property type

Median prices in DL12 broken out by HMLR property type, last 5 years.

Detached
£335,500
334 sales
Semi-detached
£204,245
251 sales
Terraced
£177,500
321 sales
Flat
£119,000
71 sales

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Price Trends

Momentum for County Durham. For the headline DL12 median see the top of the page; for the smoothed local-authority average see the House Price Index section above.

+6.3%
1 Year Change
rising
Market Status
County Durham
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

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Council Tax📍Postcode-level

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C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,822/year
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Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Planning Applications & Constraints📍Postcode-level

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Planning Friction
2.5/10
Moderate restrictions
Designation Stack
1
1 designation
Climate Resilience
6/10
Mixed
Planning Constraints:
Conservation Area
What can I actually do here?
✓ Likely allowed (0)
    ⚠ Needs consent (10)
    • Single-storey rear extension (under 4 m)
    • Loft conversion with rear dormer
    • Replace windows (uPVC, double-glazed)
    • Solar PV panels on roof
    • Heat pump (air source) external unit
    • Front porch (under 3 m²)
    • Outbuilding / garden room
    • Drop kerb / new vehicle access
    • Fell or significantly prune a tree
    • Demolish + rebuild
    ✗ Blocked (0)
    • —

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    Source: planning.data.gov.uk

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    Conservation Area
    Cotherstone
    Planning restrictions may apply
    Listed Buildings Nearby
    1
    Grade II*
    13
    Grade II
    moderate heritage impact
    Property is in a conservation area. Additional planning considerations apply.

    Source: Historic England

    Noise Levels

    quiet
    This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

    Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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    BroadbandEst.

    Avg Download~50 Mbps
    Max Available~500 Mbps
    Superfast+ Yes
    Full Fibre× No

    Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

    Flood Risk

    NONE RISK

    No current flood alerts in this area.

    Source: Environment Agency

    Walkability

    15/100

    Poor walkability - car likely necessary for daily needs.

    Within ½ mile:3 places

    Source: OpenStreetMap

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    Local Climate

    5-year average from Open-Meteo

    8.8°C
    Avg Temperature
    1057mm
    Annual Rainfall
    2514h
    Sunshine/Year
    23.6 km/h
    Avg Wind
    Warmest: July
    Coldest: January
    Wettest: October
    Driest: June
    Now: 12.9°C, OvercastHumidity: 88%

    Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

    Food Hygiene Ratings

    2 rated establishments within 1 mile

    5/5
    Average Rating
    100%
    Rated Good or Very Good
    2
    Total Establishments
    Fox and Hounds Country InnPub/bar/nightclub
    5/5
    Teesdale Day ClubsOther catering premises
    5/5

    Source: Food Standards Agency

    Elevation

    185m
    Highabove sea level

    At 185m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

    Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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