DL10 4AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Prior Avenue, 0.2km from Friars' Closes in Richmond. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £800k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL10 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00141422 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PRIOR AVENUE, DL10 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIOR AVENUE, DL10 4AY.
255
51
£ 39,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL10 4AY combines high owner-occupation (67%), strong property values (£800k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL10 4AY. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 800,000
1 sales · Mean £ 800,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL10 4AY has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Trinity Academy Richmond
Richmond School
Richmond Methodist Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Harvest Energy Victoria0.3 km
- Ken Warne Ltd0.5 km
- Thomas The Baker0.5 km
- Angus Morton Butchers0.4 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Bishop Blaize0.5 km
- The Castle House Bed And Breakfast0.6 km
- The Talbot0.5 km
- Frenchgate Guesthouse0.4 km
- Golden Lion0.5 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Cavern Music Bar0.3 km
- Number 290.5 km
- Wetherspoon - Ralph Fitz Randal0.3 km
- Penleys0.9 km
- Richmondshire Conservative Club0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- La Piazza0.4 km
- Richmond Yorkshire Golf Club0.9 km
- S & A Catering0.5 km
- Sunitra's By Hasip Hasip0.4 km
- Amontola0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Lidl UK0.2 km
- B \& M Express0.5 km
- Co-op0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chef Hong Kong0.5 km
- Jacoubs Takeaway0.5 km
- Castle Fisheries0.5 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Pizza Pronto0.5 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington17.8 km
- North Road18.8 km
Bus Stops
- Queens Road0.3 km
- Victoria Road0.3 km
- Queens Road0.3 km
- Victoria Road0.3 km
- Friary Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL104AY · Data under Open Government Licence