West Cottages, Cotherstone, Barnard Castle
House prices, sold prices and local information for DL12 9NU.
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At a glance
2 property sales on West Cottages, Cotherstone, Barnard Castle have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 16 Mar 2018. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £171,500.
House prices on West Cottages compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. West Cottages 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 2 | £171,500 | 16 Mar 2018 |
Sold prices on West Cottages
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3, West Cottages DL12 9NU | 16 Mar 2018 | £203,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, West Cottages DL12 9NU | 25 Sep 2017 | £140,000 | Terraced | 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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Schools near West Cottages
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotherstone Primary School 66 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 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, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Fox and Hounds (SE-bound, B6277) 1 min walk
- Fox and Hounds (NW-bound, B6277) 1 min walk
- Red Lion (NW-bound, B6277) 4 min walk
- Red Lion (SE-bound, B6277) 4 min walk
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Morrisons Barnard Castle · 3.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Barnard Castle · 3.2 mi
- Heron Heron Barnard Castle · 3.3 mi
Dentists
- Weymouth Dental Prison Services · 2.9 mi
- Castle Dental Practice · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 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 | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 5 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 1 of 10 |
| Living environment | 1 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 648 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,460 |
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.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. 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.
Energy ratings and home sizes on West Cottages
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Who lives around West Cottages
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 65.6% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 29.6% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | – |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.8% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 37.8% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| No qualifications | 15.6% | 20.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.3% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.3% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 1.7% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 43% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 37.2% | 42.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.3% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 19.9% | 8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 8.6% | 24.1% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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