Richardson Fields, Barnard Castle
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL12 8HY.
At a glance
5 property sales on Richardson Fields, Barnard Castle have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 8 Dec 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £261,200.
House prices on Richardson Fields compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Richardson Fields 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £261,200 | 8 Dec 2023 |
Sold prices on Richardson Fields
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Richardson Fields DL12 8HY | 8 Dec 2023 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Richardson Fields DL12 8HY | 12 Sep 2022 | £320,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Richardson Fields DL12 8HY | 6 Jan 2021 | £246,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Richardson Fields DL12 8HY | 20 Feb 2019 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Richardson Fields DL12 8HY | 27 Apr 2018 | £200,000 | 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 Richardson Fields
Crime
72 crimes were reported within about a mile of Richardson Fields 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
Richardson Fields 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 Richardson Fields
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle 103 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| Montalbo Nursery & Primary School 240 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 0.3 mi |
| Green Lane Church of England Primary School 188 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Teesdale School and Sixth Form 684 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Barnard Castle School 558 pupils | Other independent school Christian | 4–19 | Report | 0.4 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
- Victoria Road (SW-bound, Victoria Road) 1 min walk
- Victoria Road (NE-bound, Victoria Road) 1 min walk
- Zetland Road Hail and Ride (N-bound, Zetland Road) 2 min walk
- Zetland Road Hail and Ride (S-bound, Zetland Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Barnard Castle Surgery
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle · 0.0 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 3 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 5 of 10 · Crime: decile 5 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 55.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 28.2% | 17.1% |
| Households | 854 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 54.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 31.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,658 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 89% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 89% | 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.
Nearby streets in DL12
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- High Riggs£195k
- Kinghorne Road£175k
- Bouch Way£162k
- Burnhope Way£245k
- Marwood Drive£230k
- Van Dyck Close£276k