Houses for sale in Barnard Castle, County Durham
House Prices in Barnard Castle
Properties in Barnard Castle have an average house price of £257k and had 572 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Barnard Castle is an area in County Durham with 5,740 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.05M.
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Neighbourhoods in Barnard Castle
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Property price trends in Barnard Castle
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Barnard Castle sold for £213,850 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 6,183 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have fallen back over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £255,966, that's a fall of roughly 16.5%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 9.3% since 2021, a drop of around £21,877 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £172,558, so the typical sold price has climbed about 23.9% since then, roughly 2.2% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 1.5%.
Frequently asked questions about Barnard Castle
What is the average price for a property for sale in Barnard Castle?
The average price for a property for sale in Barnard Castle is £256,874. This amount is 82% higher than the average price in County Durham. There are 2,128 property listings for sale in Barnard Castle.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Barnard Castle?
The location with the most expensive properties for sale in Barnard Castle is Barnard Castle West at an average of £275,955.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Barnard Castle?
The location with the most affordable properties for sale in Barnard Castle is Barnard Castle East at an average of £212,868.
Which train stations are available in or near Barnard Castle?
Some of the train stations available in or near Barnard Castle are Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Newton Aycliffe.
Property Price Paid in Barnard Castle by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £213,850 | 
-20% |
10 Properties |
| 2025 | £257,557 |
-1% |
178 Properties |
| 2024 | £259,052 | 
1% |
213 Properties |
| 2023 | £255,966 |
6% |
171 Properties |
| 2022 | £241,691 |
2% |
200 Properties |
| 2021 | £235,727 |
5% |
277 Properties |
| 2020 | £223,695 |
10% |
211 Properties |
| 2019 | £202,047 |
1% |
235 Properties |
| 2018 | £200,545 |
5% |
256 Properties |
| 2017 | £190,265 |
9% |
217 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Barnard Castle
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Semi Detached House | £226,020.00 | 139 Semi Detached Houses |
| Detached House | £377,073.00 | 175 Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £205,319.00 | 216 Terraced Houses |
| Flat | £123,302.00 | 42 Flats |
Transport in Barnard Castle
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