DL6 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Hutchinson Drive, 0.8km 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 1BW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00140557 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUTCHINSON DRIVE, DL6 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUTCHINSON DRIVE, DL6 1BW.
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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 1BW 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 1BW is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1BW. 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
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
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL6 1BW is moderate at 51 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
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Romanby Primary School
Alverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Zoo Bar0.8 km
- Anchor Lodge 13370.8 km
- Little Tanner0.8 km
- The Katch0.6 km
- The Masons Arms0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot0.8 km
- Hospital Shop0.8 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Porch House Northallerton0.9 km
- Elmscott0.3 km
- Station Hotel0.6 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.6 km
- Windsor Guest House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.7 km
- Cafe Bar Plus0.8 km
- Garthway Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Origin Social0.8 km
- The Central Coffee House0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Kwong Tung0.8 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
- The White Horse Cafe0.8 km
- 4 Season0.6 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.7 km
- Thirsk12.4 km
- Yarm19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Northallerton College0.2 km
- Southwoods0.2 km
- Southwoods0.2 km
- Broomfield Avenue0.2 km
- Oak Mount0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61BW · Data under Open Government Licence