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About Barningham
Barningham is a small village located in County Durham, in the north of England. It lies within the DL11 postcode area and is situated near the border with North Yorkshire. The village is surrounded by rural countryside, with rolling hills and farmland forming the backdrop. Barningham is known for its peaceful setting and traditional character, with a mix of older stone buildings and more modern homes. The local community is close-knit, with a village hall and a church serving as focal points. The area offers access to walking trails and is popular with those who enjoy the outdoors. While it remains a quiet place, it benefits from good road links to nearby towns and cities.
School Ratings in Barningham
There are 6 schools in and around Barningham. A further 3 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Barningham
The average property price is £385K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £443K.
Deprivation and Employment in Barningham
Barningham sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are strong, with low rates of working-age exclusion from the labour market. Household incomes are generally above the national average.
Local Data for Barningham
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Property Prices 801 sales
Schools & Education 6 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the DL11 postcode area.
Household Income in Barningham ONS 2023
The average total household income in Barningham is approximately £50,865 a year before tax, 8% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £38,869. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £38,869.
Businesses in Barningham ONS 2025
There are approximately 536 active businesses based in Barningham, around 154 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 2 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Barningham IMD 2025
Barningham sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Barningham
Of the 1,647 households in and around Barningham, 71% are owned, 7% are socially rented and 22% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barningham.