Whorlton, Barnard Castle - DL12 8XQ
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 8XQ is a residential postcode situated on Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 1401st largest and 805th most expensive of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 13 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £352,599
- 10 Year change
- up 35.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,527pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £236/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 8XQ is a residential postcode situated on Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 1401st largest and 805th most expensive of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 18 properties: 13 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £352,599
- 10 Year change
- up 35.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,527pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £236/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in DL12 8XQ
- 1 School View Barnard Castle
3 Bed Period House
- 2 School View Barnard Castle
3 Bed Period House
- Beaurepaire Cottage
3 Bed Period House
- Beckridge
3 Bed Mid-century House
- Brooksby
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL12 8XQ sold for £175,000 on 28th November 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £352,599.
The DL12 8XQ Sales Market has increased by 35.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1% | £352,599 |
| June 2025 | 2.3% | £356,320 |
| June 2024 | 1.5% | £348,439 |
| June 2023 | 5.6% | £343,189 |
| June 2022 | 5.4% | £325,034 |
| June 2021 | 10.1% | £308,413 |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £280,002 |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £276,512 |
| June 2018 | 3.9% | £277,139 |
| June 2017 | 2.2% | £266,629 |
| June 2016 | 2.7% | £260,904 |
| June 2015 | -1.1% | £254,134 |
| June 2014 | 2.1% | £257,060 |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £251,661 |
| June 2012 | -1.8% | £246,011 |
| June 2011 | -5.7% | £250,584 |
| June 2010 | 7.4% | £265,802 |
| June 2009 | -7.2% | £247,527 |
| June 2008 | 1% | £266,796 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £264,265 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,527.
The DL12 8XQ 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% | £1,499pcm |
| 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% | £996pcm |
| 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 28th November 2025 for £175,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.4%.
DL12 8XQ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2025£175,000 | 3 Bed HouseBeaurepaire Cottage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQBeaurepaire Cottage, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQ
- Sold Mar 2025£180,000 | 3 Bed House2 School View, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQ2 School View, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQ
- Sold Oct 2023£590,000 | 4 Bed HouseBrooksby, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQBrooksby, Barnard Castle, DL12 8XQ
Nearby Postcodes
DL12 8XQ is the 1401st largest and the 805th most expensive postcode out of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area.
- DL12 8FG, Paddock View, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8FG4 Addresses|70 m away
- DL12 8XE, The Green, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8XE4 Addresses|114 m away
- DL12 8XG, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8XG3 Addresses|117 m away
- DL12 8XD, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8XD16 Addresses|125 m away
- DL12 8XF, Hallgarth, Whorlton, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 8XF4 Addresses|130 m away
Property Types
- 9 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (9)
- modern house (1)
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 13 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (5)
- B (0)
- F (4)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (5)
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 School5.1 km away
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle5.6 km away
- Montalbo Nursery & Primary School5.9 km away
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form5.4 km away
- Staindrop Academy5.6 km away
- St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy15.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL12 8XQ is Shildon station, which is 16.8 kilometres away.
- Shildon|16.8 km away
- Bishop Auckland|17.6 km away
- Heighington|18.1 km away
- North Road (Darlington)|18.3 km away
