Old School Close, Barnard Castle
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL12 8PS.
At a glance
5 property sales on Old School Close, Barnard Castle have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 31 Oct 2023. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £258,333.
House prices on Old School Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Old School Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DL12 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 3 | £258,333 | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Terraced | 2 | £165,750 | 31 Oct 2023 |
Sold prices on Old School Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, Old School Close DL12 8PS | 31 Oct 2023 | £176,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Old School Close DL12 8PS | 24 Sep 2021 | £280,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Old School Close DL12 8PS | 5 Oct 2017 | £230,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, Old School Close DL12 8PS | 26 Jan 2017 | £155,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Old School Close DL12 8PS | 23 Aug 2016 | £265,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
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Crime and flood risk near Old School Close
Crime
72 crimes were reported within about a mile of Old School Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Old School Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Tees Flood alert area
- River Tees at Barnard Castle Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Old School Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle 103 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Barnard Castle School 558 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 4–19 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School 240 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.6 mi |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School 188 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form 684 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Nearest bus stops
- Newgate (NW-bound, Newgate) 1 min walk
- Newgate (SE-bound, Newgate) 2 min walk
- The Bank (NE-bound, The Bank) 2 min walk
- The Bank (SW-bound, The Bank) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barnard Castle Surgery
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle · 0.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 7 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,117 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 25.0% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,586 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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