DL6 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Millfield Crescent, 1.1km 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 1AY offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, down 14.4% 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00140562 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLFIELD CRESCENT, DL6 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLFIELD CRESCENT, DL6 1AY.
274
57
£ 49,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1AY 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
Average age 57, 93% owned. DL6 1AY is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 14.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1AY. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 285,000
5 sales · Mean £ 269,000
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
5 sales · Mean £ 212,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1AY 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
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
16 nearby- GB News0.9 km
- Beau Cocoa1.0 km
- Card Factory0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Cravens Foodstore Ltd0.6 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Katch1.0 km
- Club Amadeus0.9 km
- Nags Head0.7 km
- Northallerton Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Sportsmans0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elmscott0.7 km
- Station Hotel1.0 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Windsor Guest House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- 1882 Cafe And Bistro1.0 km
- Bettys Cafe/Tearooms0.9 km
- Bianco Ristorante0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- 4 Season1.0 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.7 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Jubilee Chop Suey House0.9 km
- Northallerton Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton1.1 km
- Thirsk12.1 km
- Yarm19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Millfield Avenue0.1 km
- Millfield Avenue0.1 km
- Prospect View0.2 km
- Prospect View0.2 km
- St James Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61AY · Data under Open Government Licence