Bede Kirk Barnard Castle, County Durham
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL12), about 170 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 39713037.
- Sales: 21 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in County Durham costs £2,622 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 94% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland, about 19.3 km (12 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 183 to 188 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Barnard Castle Surgery, about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 600 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 24% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £209,750 | £167,000 | £252,500 |
| 2020 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £298,000 | £298,000 | £298,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £273,000 | £273,000 | £273,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £140,000 | £115,000 | £165,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2004 | 5 | £149,000 | £127,500 | £195,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | £171,500 | £150,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | 5 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2021 | 15 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £252,500 | |
| 21 Jan 2021 | 3 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £167,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 7 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 15 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £251,750 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Sep 2019 | POLICE STATION DL12 8DJ | Other | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 29 Jan 2016 | 17 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £298,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2015 | 15 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £273,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2009 | 5 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2007 | 7 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2007 | 6 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2005 | 4 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 8 Jun 2004 | 7 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £127,500 | |
| 4 May 2004 | 10 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £139,000 | New build. |
| 2 Apr 2004 | 9 DL12 8DJ | Semi-detached | £149,000 | New build. |
| 27 Feb 2004 | 14 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £195,000 | New build. |
| 30 Jan 2004 | 12 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £189,000 | New build. |
| 28 Nov 2003 | 11 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £185,000 | New build. |
| 31 Oct 2003 | 15 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £179,000 | New build. |
| 24 Oct 2003 | 16 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £164,000 | New build. |
| 1 Oct 2003 | 17 DL12 8DJ | Detached | £150,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, detached (3). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 2003-2006 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in County Durham in 2026-27: Band D £2,622 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,748 | £2,039 | £2,331 | £2,622 | £3,205 | £3,788 | £4,370 | £5,244 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 1,470 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- SS District Office & Teesdale Multi Use Centre: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (200 m)
- Land at Groves Works: up to 29 homes, not permissioned (650 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 183 m and 188 m above sea level (187 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL12 8DH | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
| DL12 8DJ | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Bishop Auckland 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 19.3 km (12 miles) |
| Bus stops | 15 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Harmire Road Barnard Castle | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Teesdale School bus park Barnard Castle | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Be.EV Charging Station | 280 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 31.8 km (20 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Newcastle International Airport NCL | 56.3 km (35 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Barnard Castle Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle Dental Practice | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Richardson Hospital | 320 m |
| Police station | Durham Constabulary - Barnard Castle Police Station | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Barnard Castle | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 470 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 790 m² | 780 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 290 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,190 m² | 150 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bede Road Allotments 2,180 m² | 160 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 21, Galgate, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west. 187 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 5 of them Grade I and 8 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 21, Galgate | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Bowes Museum With Steps and Railings Attached | Listed building, Grade I | 820 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Bowes Museum | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 840 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Terrace Walls and Steps, and Heraldic Beasts, to South of Bowes Museum | Listed building, Grade I | 860 m (0.5 miles) south |
| 15 and 17, Market Place | Listed building, Grade II* | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Barnard Castle: ringwork, shell keep castle, chapel and dovecote | Scheduled monument | 940 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Barnard Castle Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Deepdale Bridge | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Flatts Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Daisy Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Pecknell Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Thorsgill Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Stainton Hill Plantation | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Jack Scare Pool | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 20 |
2 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for County Durham: see them on the County Durham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form | Secondary | 11–18 | 250 m | No published inspection |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Shop DL12 8GD | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Anchor - Charles Dickens Lodge DL12 8GD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2026 |
| Teesdale Service Station DL12 8HL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Penny on The Move @ Teesdale Service Station DL12 8HL | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 8 Aug 2025 |
| GlaxoSmithKline Sports and Social Club DL12 8DS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Richardson Community Hospital DL12 8HW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Abbeyfield House DL12 8BL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Homelands Guest House DL12 8ES | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Day Lewis Pharmacy DL12 8BJ | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Galgate News DL12 8BJ | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Andalucia DL12 8BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Home Bargains DL12 8TD | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Picniks DL12 8BJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2025 |
| The Red Well Inn DL12 8QJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bede Road (6); On or near Fairfield Road (3); On or near Montalbo Road (3); On or near Bede Kirk (3); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 49% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 30% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 24% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Kirk View · Marwood Drive · Bede Road · Cleveland Road · Coronation Street · Woodlands Road · Galgate · Claire House way · Strathmore Road · Victoria Road · Fairfield Road · Montalbo Road
All the streets in DL12 and across County Durham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.