Whorlton, Barnard Castle - DL12 8XD
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 8XD is a residential postcode situated on Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 1359th largest and 1339th most expensive of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 12 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £420,033
- 10 Year change
- up 35.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,527pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £257/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 8XD is a residential postcode situated on Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 1359th largest and 1339th most expensive of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 16 properties: 12 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £420,033
- 10 Year change
- up 35.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,527pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £257/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.4%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DL12 8XD
- 1 High Stakes Barnard Castle
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 High Stakes Barnard Castle
3 Bed Mid-century House
- Farrier House
4 Bed Modern House
- Green Lea
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Millcrook Cottage
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL12 8XD sold for £399,500 on 12th June 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £420,033.
The DL12 8XD Sales Market has increased by 35.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1% | £420,033 |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £424,467 |
| June 2024 | 1.5% | £415,077 |
| June 2023 | 5.6% | £408,824 |
| June 2022 | 5.4% | £387,196 |
| June 2021 | 10.1% | £367,397 |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £333,553 |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £329,394 |
| June 2018 | 3.9% | £330,142 |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £317,622 |
| June 2016 | 2.7% | £310,802 |
| June 2015 | -1.1% | £302,737 |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £306,223 |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £299,792 |
| June 2012 | -1.8% | £293,060 |
| June 2011 | -5.7% | £298,508 |
| June 2010 | 7.4% | £316,637 |
| June 2009 | -7.2% | £294,867 |
| June 2008 | 1% | £317,821 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £314,805 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,527.
The DL12 8XD Rental Market has increased by 49.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.9% | £1,527pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.5% | £1,498pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.8% | £1,421pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.1% | £1,318pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £1,207pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.6% | £1,113pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £1,054pcm |
| June 2019 | -1.1% | £1,042pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £1,053pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £1,048pcm |
| June 2016 | -1.8% | £1,021pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.5% | £1,040pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.1% | £1,004pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.6% | £1,005pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £999pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.5% | £995pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.8% | £981pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.2% | £964pcm |
| June 2008 | 1% | £976pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £966pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th June 2025 for £399,500 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.9%.
DL12 8XD has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2025£399,500 | 4 Bed HouseFarrier House, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XDFarrier House, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XD
- Sold Nov 2020£224,000 | 3 Bed HouseThe Bridge Cottage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XDThe Bridge Cottage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XD
- Sold Jun 2015£490,000 | 5 Bed HouseWhorlton Croft Cottage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XDWhorlton Croft Cottage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XD
Nearby Postcodes
DL12 8XD is the 1359th largest and the 1339th most expensive postcode out of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area.
- DL12 8FF, The Northcote, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8FF3 Addresses|67 m away
- DL12 8FG, Paddock View, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8FG4 Addresses|78 m away
- DL12 8XE, The Green, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8XE4 Addresses|92 m away
- DL12 8XL, The Steadings, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8XL7 Addresses|101 m away
- DL12 8XQ, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8XQ18 Addresses|125 m away
Property Types
- 4 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 4 modern houses built after 1980
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (4)
- modern house (4)
- mid-century house (4)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 12 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (1)
- F (2)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2022£650,000 | 3 Bed HouseThe Hall, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQThe Hall, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQ
- Sold Nov 2005£625,000 | 5 Bed HouseThe Old Vicarage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XDThe Old Vicarage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XD
- Sold Oct 2023£590,000 | 4 Bed HouseBrooksby, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQBrooksby, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQ
Schools Nearby
- Green Lane Church of England Primary School5.0 km away
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle5.5 km away
- Montalbo Nursery & Primary School5.8 km away
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form5.3 km away
- Staindrop Academy5.7 km away
- St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy15.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL12 8XD is Shildon station, which is 16.9 kilometres away.
- Shildon|16.9 km away
- Bishop Auckland|17.7 km away
- Heighington|18.2 km away
- North Road (Darlington)|18.4 km away
