DL6 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Millfield Avenue, 1.0km from Northallerton in Northallerton. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL6, DL6 1AX offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k, up 18.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DL6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00140562 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLFIELD AVENUE, DL6 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLFIELD AVENUE, DL6 1AX.
274
57
£ 49,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 93% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, DL6 1AX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 18.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1AX. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 252,500
13 sales · Mean £ 239,461
Semi-Detached
£ 252,250
2 sales · Mean £ 252,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1AX has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mill Hill Primary School
Broomfield School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Applegarth Primary School
Alverton Primary School
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Romanby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot1.0 km
- GB News0.8 km
- Hospital Shop0.9 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.9 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Anchor Lodge 13371.0 km
- The Katch0.9 km
- Club Amadeus0.8 km
- Nags Head0.6 km
- Northallerton Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe Bar Plus0.9 km
- Origin Social1.0 km
- The Fleece Inn0.9 km
- The Mart Cafe1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd1.0 km
- 4 Season0.9 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.6 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elmscott0.6 km
- Station Hotel0.9 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Windsor Guest House0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton1.0 km
- Thirsk12.2 km
- Yarm19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Prospect View0.1 km
- Prospect View0.1 km
- Millfield Avenue0.2 km
- Millfield Avenue0.2 km
- Valley Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61AX · Data under Open Government Licence