High Startforth, Barnard Castle - DL12 9AQ
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 9AQ is a residential postcode situated on High Startforth, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 1008th largest and 1005th 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 7 properties: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £279,346
- 10 Year change
- up 37.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,250pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £269/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 9AQ is a residential postcode situated on High Startforth, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 1008th largest and 1005th 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 7 properties: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £279,346
- 10 Year change
- up 37.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,250pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 50.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £269/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin DL12 9AQ
- Cotswold
3 Bed Mid-century House
- Hunters Lodge
3 Bed Mid-century House
- Spring Garden Cottage
2 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL12 9AQ sold for £308,000 on 23rd January 2026. Since then prices have on average remained the same.
The current average value in the postcode is £279,346.
The DL12 9AQ Sales Market has increased by 37.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.8% | £279,346 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £281,547 |
| June 2024 | 1.9% | £274,820 |
| June 2023 | 5.9% | £269,821 |
| June 2022 | 5.5% | £254,814 |
| June 2021 | 10.9% | £241,460 |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £217,683 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £214,672 |
| June 2018 | 3.7% | £215,320 |
| June 2017 | 2% | £207,578 |
| June 2016 | 2.7% | £203,442 |
| June 2015 | -1.8% | £198,103 |
| June 2014 | 1.9% | £201,722 |
| June 2013 | 2% | £197,879 |
| June 2012 | -2.2% | £194,084 |
| June 2011 | -6.7% | £198,479 |
| June 2010 | 7% | £212,796 |
| June 2009 | -8.2% | £198,873 |
| June 2008 | 1% | £216,624 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £214,516 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,250.
The DL12 9AQ Rental Market has increased by 50.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £1,250pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.8% | £1,222pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.7% | £1,155pcm |
| June 2023 | 9% | £1,072pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.2% | £983pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £901pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £850pcm |
| June 2019 | -1.3% | £843pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £854pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £852pcm |
| June 2016 | -1.8% | £832pcm |
| June 2015 | 3.1% | £848pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.3% | £822pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.2% | £824pcm |
| June 2012 | 0% | £823pcm |
| June 2011 | 1% | £823pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.8% | £814pcm |
| June 2009 | -1.7% | £808pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.6% | £822pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £817pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 23rd January 2026 for £308,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
DL12 9AQ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£308,000 | 3 Bed HouseHunters Lodge, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQHunters Lodge, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQ
- Sold Dec 2002£27,600 | 3 Bed House1 School Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQ1 School Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQ
- Sold Oct 2002£38,000 | 3 Bed House3 School Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQ3 School Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQ
- Sold Apr 1997£92,000 | 3 Bed HouseHunters Lodge, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQHunters Lodge, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AQ
Nearby Postcodes
DL12 9AQ is the 1008th largest and the 1005th most expensive postcode out of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area.
- DL12 9AG, High Startforth, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9AG1 Addresses|117 m away
- DL12 9AF, High Startforth, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9AF12 Addresses|180 m away
- DL12 9AR, Boldron Lane, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9AR15 Addresses|197 m away
- DL12 9AH, High Startforth, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9AH3 Addresses|204 m away
- DL12 9AP, Corn Close, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9AP7 Addresses|218 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (2)
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2017£831,902 | 4 Bed HouseHall Farm, Barnard Castle, DL12 9RAHall Farm, Barnard Castle, DL12 9RA
- Sold Mar 2024£700,000 | 5 Bed HouseManor House, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AFManor House, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AF
- Sold Aug 2015£337,500 | 4 Bed House2 Poolratch, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AH2 Poolratch, Barnard Castle, DL12 9AH
Schools Nearby
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle900 m away
- Montalbo Nursery & Primary School1.3 km away
- Green Lane Church of England Primary School1.7 km away
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form1.8 km away
- Staindrop Academy8.9 km away
- Richmond School & Sixth Form College19.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL12 9AQ is Bishop Auckland station, which is 21.1 kilometres away.
- Bishop Auckland|21.1 km away
- Shildon|21.4 km away
- Heighington|23.5 km away
- Newton Aycliffe|23.6 km away