DL6 1BD is a sought-after residential area on South Vale, 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 1BD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 60 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00140564 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH VALE, DL6 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VALE, DL6 1BD.
310
60
£ 49,400 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1BD 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.
Area Character
Average age 60, 97% owned. DL6 1BD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1BD. The average age is 59.7. 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
£ 287,500
1 sales · Mean £ 287,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1BD has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broomfield School
Mill Hill Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Applegarth Primary School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Romanby Primary School
Alverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Card Factory1.0 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Cravens Foodstore Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Holland And Barrett0.9 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elmscott0.6 km
- Station Hotel0.8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.9 km
- Windsor Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Club Amadeus0.9 km
- Nags Head0.7 km
- Northallerton Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Sportsmans1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bettys Cafe/Tearooms0.9 km
- Bianco Ristorante0.7 km
- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Everyman Cinema Northallerton0.8 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- 4 Season0.9 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.8 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Romanby Chinese and Asian Takeaway0.9 km
- Subway Northallerton1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.9 km
- Thirsk12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Millfield Avenue0.1 km
- Millfield Avenue0.1 km
- Normanby Road0.2 km
- Normanby Road0.2 km
- St James Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61BD · Data under Open Government Licence