Merlin Drive - DL12 8FJ
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 8FJ is a residential postcode situated on Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 47 addresses.
It ranks as the 1607th largest and 1029th most expensive of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 47 properties: 47 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £317,876
- 10 Year change
- up 36.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,352pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £315/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 8FJ is a residential postcode situated on Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 47 addresses.
It ranks as the 1607th largest and 1029th most expensive of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 47 properties: 47 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £317,876
- 10 Year change
- up 36.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,352pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £315/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DL12 8FJ
- 1 Merlin Drive
2 Bed Modern House
- 2 Merlin Drive
2 Bed Modern House
- 3 Merlin Drive
2 Bed Modern House
- 4 Merlin Drive
2 Bed Modern House
- 5 Merlin Drive
2 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL12 8FJ sold for £403,745 on 27th June 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £317,876.
The DL12 8FJ Sales Market has increased by 36.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1% | £317,876 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £321,214 |
| June 2024 | 1.7% | £313,589 |
| June 2023 | 5.9% | £308,268 |
| June 2022 | 5.1% | £290,986 |
| June 2021 | 10.7% | £276,860 |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £250,176 |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £246,649 |
| June 2018 | 3.8% | £247,120 |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £237,995 |
| June 2016 | 2.6% | £232,817 |
| June 2015 | -1.5% | £226,818 |
| June 2014 | 2% | £230,164 |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £225,580 |
| June 2012 | -2.1% | £220,594 |
| June 2011 | -6.4% | £225,323 |
| June 2010 | 7.4% | £240,653 |
| June 2009 | -7.9% | £224,031 |
| June 2008 | 1.1% | £243,207 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £240,452 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,352.
The DL12 8FJ Rental Market has increased by 49.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.1% | £1,352pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.7% | £1,325pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.6% | £1,253pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.1% | £1,164pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £1,067pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £981pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £928pcm |
| June 2019 | -1.1% | £920pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.3% | £930pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £928pcm |
| June 2016 | -1.9% | £904pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.5% | £922pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.2% | £891pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.5% | £893pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £888pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £887pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.2% | £875pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.4% | £864pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.8% | £877pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £870pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 27th June 2025 for £403,745 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.8%.
DL12 8FJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2025£403,745 | 4 Bed House28, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FJ28, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FJ
- Sold Jun 2025£71,998 | 3 Bed House47, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FJ47, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FJ
- Sold May 2025£405,645 | 4 Bed House20, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FJ20, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FJ
Nearby Postcodes
DL12 8FJ is the 1607th largest and the 1029th most expensive postcode out of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area.
- DL12 8FL, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8FL50 Addresses|52 m away
- DL12 8QG, Hollinside, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8QG25 Addresses|76 m away
- DL12 8NZ, Ashtree Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8NZ42 Addresses|142 m away
- DL12 8QH, Teesbank Court, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8QH6 Addresses|176 m away
- DL12 8RJ, Sledwick Court, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8RJ15 Addresses|206 m away
Property Types
- 47 modern houses built after 1980
- modern house (47)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 47 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (47)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2022£4,634,304 | 3 Bed House92, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FL92, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FL
- Sold Jan 2025£559,995 | 5 Bed House66, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FL66, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FL
- Sold Mar 2025£531,995 | 5 Bed House52, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FL52, Merlin Drive, Barnard Castle, DL12 8FL
Schools Nearby
- Green Lane Church of England Primary School600 m away
- Montalbo Nursery & Primary School1.2 km away
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle1.4 km away
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form600 m away
- Staindrop Academy6.6 km away
- St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College17.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL12 8FJ is Bishop Auckland station, which is 18.8 kilometres away.
- Bishop Auckland|18.8 km away
- Shildon|19.1 km away
- Heighington|21.3 km away
- Newton Aycliffe|21.4 km away
