DL6 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Hutchinson Drive, 0.9km from Northallerton in Northallerton. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For serious buyers, DL6 1BQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k, up 12.1% 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00140557 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUTCHINSON DRIVE, DL6 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUTCHINSON DRIVE, DL6 1BQ.
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59
£ 0 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Average age 59, 82% owned. DL6 1BQ 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 up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1BQ. The average age is 59.2. 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
£ 310,000
11 sales · Mean £ 297,740
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1BQ has low crime rates — 40 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
Applegarth Primary School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Romanby Primary School
Alverton Primary School
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Zoo Bar0.9 km
- Anchor Lodge 13370.9 km
- Little Tanner0.9 km
- The Katch0.7 km
- The Masons Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot0.9 km
- Hospital Shop0.9 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Northallerton Country Market0.8 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.8 km
- Cafe Bar Plus0.9 km
- Garthway Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Origin Social0.9 km
- The Central Coffee House0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kwong Tung0.9 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- The White Horse Cafe0.9 km
- 4 Season0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elmscott0.4 km
- Station Hotel0.7 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.7 km
- Windsor Guest House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.8 km
- Thirsk12.3 km
- Yarm19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Oak Mount0.2 km
- Broomfield Avenue0.3 km
- Northallerton College0.3 km
- Southwoods0.3 km
- Broomfield Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61BQ · Data under Open Government Licence