DL11 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DL11 district covers Hawes and Gayle, Barton (North Yorkshire), Barnard Castle. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 4 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DL11
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DL11 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DL11
- Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School · DL11 7AY · Good (2023)
- Gunnerside Methodist Junior School · DL11 6LE · Remains Good (2023)
- Ravensworth Church of England Primary School · DL11 7ET · Remains Good (2022)
- Reeth Community Infant School · DL11 6SP · Remains Good (2023) · Top 28% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Richmond School & Sixth Form College · DL10 7BQ · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 45% in England
- St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy · DL10 7DA · Outstanding in every area (2024) · Top 14% in England
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form · DL12 8HH · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 25% in England
- Risedale School · DL9 4BD · Requires improvement in some areas (2024) · Bottom 1% in England
- Wensleydale School · DL8 5HY · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Bottom 24% in England
- Staindrop Academy · DL2 3JU · Good (2021) · Bottom 50% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in DL11
- Holmedale Pre-school Limited · DL11 7ET · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DL11
- Doctors Lane Surgery · DL11 7TH
Neighbourhoods in DL11
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DL11 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Dales | 53% | £315k | Very low | 42 min |
| North Richmondshire | 39% | £385k | Very low | 28 min |
| Barnard Castle & Upper Teesdale | 7% | £235k | Average | 33 min |
Questions
Where is the DL11 postcode?
DL11 covers 4 neighbourhoods in Hawes and Gayle, Barton (North Yorkshire), Barnard Castle, with 453 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DL11?
The typical home price across DL11's neighbourhoods is £315k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DL11?
4 primary and 0 secondary state schools have a DL11 postcode.
How long is the commute from DL11?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: York 73 minutes; Newcastle 75 minutes.