Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

BLACKSMITH COURT, DL7 0EL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITH COURT, DL7 0EL.

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Population

201

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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8/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DL7 0EL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £405k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £405k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

DL7 0EL is a sought-after residential area on Blacksmith Court, 0.6km from North Cowton in Richmondshire. Administratively it sits within North Richmondshire ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

For serious buyers, DL7 0EL is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 71% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £405k. 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 DL7 0EL are sourced from Output Area E00141329 (shared with 19 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 DL7 0EL. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL7 0EL has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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North and South Cowton Community Primary School

Good22 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • North Cowton Service Station0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Darlington10.2 km
  • Dinsdale11.4 km
  • North Road12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • North Cowton Green0.2 km