Broadgates is in Barnard Castle and in Teesdale district. DL12 8NX is located in the Barnard Castle West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bishop Auckland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadgates, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL12 8NT, DL12 8PA, DL12 8NS, DL12 8PB, DL12 8PP, DL12 8PN, DL12 8PS, DL12 8PQ, DL12 8PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL12 8NX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 52.3% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.7% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27% | 34.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 39.3% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 49.1% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 29.8% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 14% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 9.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 14.3% | -6.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 20.2% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 35.7% | 7.1% | 33.8% | 1.9% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| White | 98% | 99% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 92.6% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.4% | 76.7% | 5.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadgates was 124.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 101.0% higher than the Barnard Castle East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broadgates has the 8th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East and the 518th highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epworth House Broadgates, Barnard Castle, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-01-30 | £598,104 |
| Epworth House Broadgates, Barnard Castle, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2005-06-20 | £385,636 |
| Epworth House Broadgates, Barnard Castle, Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2002-12-11 | £241,614 |
DL12 8NX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Barnard Castle Birch Road , DL12 8JR | 4out of 4 | 366 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School Fairfield Road , DL12 8TN | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lane Church of England Controlled Primary School Green Lane , DL12 8LG | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotherstone Primary School Cotherstone , DL12 9QB | 4out of 4 | 5,444 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form Prospect Place , DL12 8HH | 4out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard Castle School Newgate , DL12 8UN | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Music Studio | 26 The Bank | 108 yd | |
| Artisan Corner | 8-10 The Bank | 139 yd | |
| Bengal Merchant | 7 The Bank | 140 yd | |
| Moments | 8a Market Place | 208 yd | |
| Penny's | 4 Market Place | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Well Inn | 15-21 The Bank | 140 yd | |
| Black Horse Hotel | 10 Newgate | 149 yd | |
| The Blue Bell | 2 Bridgegate | 191 yd | |
| Barnard Castle Masonic Hall | 41 Newgate | 207 yd | |
| Raby Arms | 17 Market Place | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Go | 31 The Bank | 122 yd | |
| The Butty Market | 5a The Bank | 164 yd | |
| Gelato Lusso | 5 Market Place | 204 yd | |
| Pizza Cottage | 16 Market Place | 208 yd | |
| Castle Pizza | 6 Market Place | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 22 Market Place | 284 yd | |
| The Co-Operative Food | 17 Horsemarket | 365 yd | |
| Morrisons | 23 Galgate | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Rc Primary School BIRCH ROAD | grass pitches | 323 yd |
| Witham Hall (Closed) Horsemarket | 335 yd | |
| Barnard Castle Lawn Tennis Club Bowes Museum Bowes Museum Newgate | tennis courts | 689 yd |
| Barnard Castle Cricket Club VERE ROAD | grass pitches | 748 yd |
| Barnard Castle School (Senior School) NEWGATE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Barnard Castle Football Club BARTLEMERE | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Montalbo Primary School FAIRFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Hmp Deerbolt BOWES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,043 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.