Barnard Castle · DL12

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Covering Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale, including Eden and Lyvennet Vale, Lower Teesdale, North Richmondshire. Find professional inventory clerks nearby.

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DL12 (Barnard Castle) in a nutshell

DL12 covers Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale, in County Durham and North Yorkshire and Westmorland and Furness. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DL12

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Two councils in one district

DL12 is split between County Durham and North Yorkshire and Westmorland and Furness. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DL12 stretches across Barnard Castle, Eden and Lyvennet Vale, Lower Teesdale and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DL12', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Own your home? This is for you too.

It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Barnard Castle: 66.2% owner-occupied
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New to inventory reports? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No certificate: there's no legal inventory requirement or renewal date.
  • Deposits: protect a deposit in an approved scheme within 30 days; a dated check-in report is key evidence in disputes.

Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DL12 cover?

DL12 (Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale) includes the wards of Barnard Castle, Eden and Lyvennet Vale, Lower Teesdale, North Richmondshire, Upper Teesdale (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DL12?

Neighbouring districts include DL13 (Stanhope), DL11 (Swaledale), DL14 (Bishop Auckland), NE44 (Riding Mill), DL15 (Crook) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DL12 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DL12?

About 5,434 households and 12,515 residents at the 2011 Census, across 726 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DL12 in?

DL12 sits in County Durham, North Yorkshire, Westmorland and Furness (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland, Richmond and Northallerton, Westmorland and Lonsdale.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DL12 1
Areas covered
Barnard Castle, Bowes, Middleton-in-Teesdale 2
Active postcodes
726 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
5,434 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
12,515 2
Electoral wards
Barnard Castle, Eden and Lyvennet Vale, Lower Teesdale, North Richmondshire, Upper Teesdale 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bishop Auckland, Richmond and Northallerton, Westmorland and Lonsdale 4
Local authority
County Durham, North Yorkshire, Westmorland and Furness 4
Households privately renting (Barnard Castle built-up area)
16.1% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.