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Barnard Castle County Durham

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Local servicesHospitalRichardson Hospitalunder a mileGP surgeryBarnard Castle Surgery3 surgeries within 2 milesunder a milePharmacyBoots2 pharmacies within 2 milesright hereDentistCastle Dental Practiceright hereSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools3 primary, 1 secondary, 1 independentPrimaryMontalbo Nursery & Primary Schoolages 3-11, 240 pupilsunder a milePrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castleages 3-11, 103 pupilsunder a mileSecondaryTeesdale School and Sixth Formages 11-18, 684 pupilsunder a mileCollegeBishop Auckland College11.7 miSource: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools
Getting aroundAirportTeesside International Airport MME20 miMajor airportNewcastle International Airport NCL35 miRailway stationBishop Auckland West Station12 miBus stationTeesdale School bus parkBarnard Castleunder a mileFerryTransporter Bridge South SideMiddlesbrough28 miBus stops63 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DL12 postcode district.

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the DL12 postcode district.

County or areaCounty Durham
Postcode districtDL12
Telephone code01833
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 16 min4:31 am – 9:47 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 16 min8:27 am – 3:43 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People12,145 residentsin the Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale census areaMedian age 52.75,609 households68% of homes owner-occupied46% owned outright13% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting4.3% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 5,209 in work, 34% retiredMain industries: retail and wholesale 12%, manufacturing 11%, health and social work 11%Getting to work: 30% work from home, 53% go by car, 1% take public transport, 15% walk or cycle45% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages33% of adults hold a degree or higher18% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month December: highs 6°C, lows 0°C832 mm of rain a year, 21 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December64 days of air frost, 5 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 5°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 2 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 18°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksJack Scare Poollake · 2.0 miCrag Forcewaterfall · 2.8 miDaisy Hillhill · 1.4 miStarvation Hillhill · 1.6 miChurch Poollake · 3.3 miFlatts Woodwoodland · under a mileSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesBarnard Castle Golf Clubgolf course · under a mile · 49 haRaby Street Allotmentsallotments · under a mileHagg Groundspark · 3.1 mi · 2 haThe Greenpark · 3.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes62 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197011 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 9 Aug 197022 mi away, Kirkby StephenMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202645 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 3.6 · PM2.5 5.0 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband70% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband95% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.9% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)5,944 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation165 m541 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 125 to 201 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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  • Joiners Arms - Hunwick, Crook

    Bar

    13 S View, Hunwick, Crook, DL15 0JW

    13 miles away

    5 star reviewVery nice and steak was cooked to perfection.menu was very cheap.highly recommend......

  • Pollards Inn - Bishop Auckland

    Bar

    104 Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6TU

    12.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant. Good home cooking

  • Blacksmiths Arms - Mickleton, Barnard Castle

    Bar

    52-53 Market Place, Mickleton, Barnard Castle, DL12 0JY

    6.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks to Anne and Billy for making us so welcome on our recent stay in the villageS really enjoyed your ...

  • Old Well inn - Barnard Castle, Richmond

    Bar

    21 The Bank, Barnard Castle, Richmond, DL12 8PH

    0.3 miles away

    5 star reviewwe had our wedding reception there on 6th july 2013 it was an amazing day .. the staff food and ...

  • Three Tuns Inn - Eggleston, Barnard Castle

    Bar

    48-50 Galgate Church Bank, Eggleston, Barnard Castle, DL12 0AH

    5.5 miles away

    4 star reviewWe visited the three tuns at egglestone after being told it was a lovely pub for food. The food its ...

 

Top restaurants in Barnard Castle

  • FOFFANO'S - Darlington

    Czech Restaurant

    98 Bondgate, Darlington, DL1 5QA

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFood is always beautiful and fresh good service and pleasant atmosphere. Definitely recommend this restaurant for quick lunch or evening ...

  • Royal Balti - Spennymoor

    Asian Restaurant

    10 King Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6QQ

    16.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFab food Naz and team very welcoming. Best restaurant in spenny

  • Wok Inn - Brandon, Bishop Auckland

    Buffet Restaurant

    162 Newgate Street, Brandon, Bishop Auckland, DH7 8PS

    18.6 miles away

    5 star reviewI never write reviews but I went with friends to dinner last week and I have to say it is ...

  • Spice Island - Shildon

    Chesapeake Restaurant

    100 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AQ

    12.4 miles away

    4 star reviewBeen going every yr on our anniversary since.. 23 yrs ago ,good service good food very friendly :)

  • China Chef - Shildon

    Asian Restaurant

    37 Church Street, Shildon, DL4 1DS

    12.7 miles away

    4 star reviewoverall very good service and excellent food. Good delivery service. A variety of dishes for every taste. Tried a lot ...

 

Top banks in Barnard Castle

  • Halifax - Darlington

    53/55 Northgate, Darlington, DL1 1TR

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewMay I pass my thanks on to Diane Foster from your Darlington branch for her patience, understanding and humour shown ...

  • TSB Bank - Newton Aycliffe, County Durham

    15 Dalton Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4DH

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewA big thank you to the Financial Advosor who travelled from Newton Aycliffe to Horden .. Not on the ...

 

Top hotels in Barnard Castle

  • Comet - Hurworth Place, Darlington

    Hurworth Place, Darlington, DL2 2DH

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWe went as a party of 20yesterday for sunday lunch . Food was all home cooked fresh (beautiful) Would highly ...

  • Belle Vue Country - Stanhope

    Hall Road, Stanhope, dl13 2ez

    15.2 miles away

    5 star reviewWonderful

  • Balmoral Guest House - Darlington

    63 Woodland Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFamily of six stayed for a wedding, we were all picked up at the station, rooms were amazing, we had ...

  • Croxdale Inn Hotel - Hett, Durham

    Front Street East, Hett, Durham, DH6 5HX

    18.3 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat place to stay, dine Best Indian meal in Durham with a lovely bar.

  • Manor House Hotel - Ferryhill

    29 Market Street, Ferryhill, DL17 8JH

    17.9 miles away

    4 star reviewHi just like to say had avery nice stay at the Manor House under new ownership. Good food, friendly staff ...

 

Top shops in Barnard Castle

  • Co op (10 Tillage Green) - Darlington

    Convenience Store

    10 Tillage Green, Darlington, DL2 2GL

    13.5 miles away

    5 star reviewMany thanks to Kathleen and manager, (Nathan I think), for going out of their way to ensure my elderly mother ...

  • Wheelers Hardware - Darlington

    Building Materials Store

    28 Cockerton Green, Darlington, DL3 9EU

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewCan't beat wheelers they are very helpful and have a large stock to choose from, don't go to big stores ...

  • UK Auto Spares & Salvage - Shildon

    Auto Parts Store

    159 Neasham Road, Shildon, DL4 1HF

    12 miles away

    5 star reviewShop here, shelved items, loads cheaper, why pay top dollar, pleasant, people, an exoerirbce, ring and part can b picked ...

  • Art Shop - Darlington

    Model Shop

    11-12A Bondgate, Darlington, DL3 7JE

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat shop. Well stocked and a friendly staff. Did a great job framing my picture. Spent ages looking at all ...

  • SignFX - Durham

    Print Shop

    Durham, DH7 8ER

    18.6 miles away

    5 star reviewHad some word signs done for my bathroom. Quick great prices and really gave the finishing touches

 

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  • Cutting Loose - Ferryhill

    Hairdresser

    9 Haig Terrace, Ferryhill, DL17 8NR

    17.4 miles away

    5 star reviewBest hairdressers I've been to, cut my hair the way I wanted it, Rebecca longshore x

  • Philosophy - Crook

    Hairdresser

    77 Hope Street, Crook, DL15 9HT

    13.7 miles away

    5 star reviewAnamazing service, wouldnt go anywhere else! They done a fantastic job on my hair, couldnt recommend anywhere else but there.

  • Hollywood Nails - Darlington

    Nail Salon

    1A Crown Street, Darlington, DL1 1LU

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewI have used numerous nail bars over the yearsand Hollywood nails are the best *the nails stay on, the gel ...

  • Queen - Darlington

    Nail Salon

    31 Tubwell Row, Darlington, DL1 1NU

    14.9 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic, friendly and professional people. Very gentle too when handling your nails :-)

  • American Nails - Shildon

    Cosmetics

    75 Church Street, Shildon, DL4 1DT

    12.7 miles away

    4 star reviewReally sturdy long lasting nails

 

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