Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTH VALE, DL6 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH VALE, DL6 1BD.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Broomfield School

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.5 km
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Mill Hill Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good86 pupils0.6 km
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Applegarth Primary School

Good277 pupils1.0 km
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Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service

Good8 pupils1.1 km
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Romanby Primary School

Good271 pupils1.4 km
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Alverton Primary School

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Club Amadeus0.9 km
  • Nags Head0.7 km
  • Northallerton Bowling Club0.6 km
  • The Sportsmans1.0 km
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.8 km
fastfood

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