Bowes, Barnard Castle - DL12 9LJ
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 9LJ is a residential postcode situated on Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 314th largest of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 1 house and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £182,621
- 10 Year change
- up 37.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,101pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £205/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DL12 9LJ is a residential postcode situated on Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 314th largest of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 1 house and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £182,621
- 10 Year change
- up 37.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,101pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £205/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.2%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DL12 9LJ sold for £142,100 on 6th February 2020. Since then prices are up an average of 30.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £182,621.
The DL12 9LJ Sales Market has increased by 37.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £182,621 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £183,430 |
| June 2024 | 1.8% | £179,147 |
| June 2023 | 5.2% | £176,034 |
| June 2022 | 6.5% | £167,265 |
| June 2021 | 10.7% | £157,092 |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £141,969 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £140,390 |
| June 2018 | 3.6% | £140,757 |
| June 2017 | 1.9% | £135,878 |
| June 2016 | 2.5% | £133,299 |
| June 2015 | -1.9% | £130,079 |
| June 2014 | 2% | £132,543 |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £129,902 |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £127,957 |
| June 2011 | -6.3% | £131,030 |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £139,904 |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £131,732 |
| June 2008 | 0.4% | £143,830 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £143,186 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,101.
The DL12 9LJ Rental Market has increased by 51.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.5% | £1,101pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.6% | £1,074pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.9% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2023 | 9% | £942pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.5% | £865pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £790pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £744pcm |
| June 2019 | -1.2% | £736pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.1% | £745pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.3% | £744pcm |
| June 2016 | -1.7% | £727pcm |
| June 2015 | 2.8% | £739pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.2% | £719pcm |
| June 2013 | 0% | £721pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.1% | £721pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £722pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.6% | £717pcm |
| June 2009 | -2% | £712pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.7% | £727pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £722pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 6th February 2020 for £142,100 and since then the market in the area has increased by 30.0%.
DL12 9LJ has had 2 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Feb 2020£142,100 | 3 Bed House3 Railway Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9LJ3 Railway Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9LJ
- Sold Aug 2017£98,000 | 3 Bed House3 Railway Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9LJ3 Railway Cottages, Barnard Castle, DL12 9LJ
Nearby Postcodes
DL12 9LJ is the 314th largest and the 509th most expensive postcode out of the 1,626 postcodes in the DL12 area.
- DL12 9LH, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9LH5 Addresses|49 m away
- DL12 9LQ, South View, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9LQ4 Addresses|52 m away
- DL12 9LW, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9LW2 Addresses|71 m away
- DL12 9LL, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9LL11 Addresses|80 m away
- DL12 9LD, Castle Terrace, Bowes, Barnard Castle, DL12DL12 9LD7 Addresses|143 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is F.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£1,037,646 | 4 Bed HouseNova Scotia, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JGNova Scotia, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JG
- Sold Oct 2018£950,000 | 5 Bed HouseHazel Gill, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JFHazel Gill, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JF
- Sold Dec 2018£898,825 | 4 Bed HouseNova Scotia, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JGNova Scotia, Barnard Castle, DL12 9JG
Schools Nearby
- Bowes Hutchinson's CofE (Aided) School100 m away
- Cotherstone Primary School6.4 km away
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle6.8 km away
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form7.6 km away
- Staindrop Academy14.7 km away
- Kirkby Stephen Grammar School22.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DL12 9LJ is Kirkby Stephen station, which is 23.8 kilometres away.
- Kirkby Stephen|23.8 km away
- Bishop Auckland|26.8 km away
- Shildon|27.2 km away
- Heighington|29.3 km away