DL6 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Mill Hill Lane, 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 1BA offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £415k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00140562 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL HILL LANE, DL6 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL HILL LANE, DL6 1BA.
274
57
£ 49,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1BA 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
DL6 1BA is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £415k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1BA. 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
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1BA has low crime rates — 19 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
Applegarth Primary School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Alverton Primary School
Romanby Primary School
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- GB News1.0 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.9 km
- Northallerton Country Market1.0 km
- Yorkshire Trading Company1.0 km
- Beau Cocoa0.9 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Katch0.9 km
- Club Amadeus0.8 km
- Nags Head0.6 km
- Northallerton Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Sportsmans0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.9 km
- The Fleece Inn1.0 km
- The Mart Cafe1.0 km
- 1882 Cafe And Bistro0.9 km
- Bettys Cafe/Tearooms0.8 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- 4 Season0.8 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.6 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Jubilee Chop Suey House1.0 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elmscott0.6 km
- Station Hotel0.8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Windsor Guest House0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.9 km
- Thirsk12.1 km
- Yarm19.9 km
Bus Stops
- Millfield Avenue0.1 km
- Millfield Avenue0.1 km
- Prospect View0.2 km
- Prospect View0.2 km
- Oak Mount0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61BA · Data under Open Government Licence