Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, DL7 8BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOROUGHBRIDGE ROAD, DL7 8BW.

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Population

253

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

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.

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9/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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7/10
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10/10
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1/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. DL7 8BW's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £302k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

DL7 8BW is a sought-after residential area on Boroughbridge Road, 0.7km from Romanby in Romanby. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL7, DL7 8BW offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k. 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 8BW are sourced from Output Area E00140617 (shared with 9 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 8BW. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

£ 302,500

2 sales · Mean £ 302,500

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

DL7 8BW has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Romanby Primary School

Good271 pupils0.4 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good86 pupils0.7 km
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Broomfield School

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.8 km
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Applegarth Primary School

Good277 pupils1.3 km
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Mill Hill Primary School

Good1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Station Hotel0.8 km
  • Windsor Guest House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Golden Lion0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Malpas Court0.9 km
  • South Side Bakery0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Subway Northallerton0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northallerton0.7 km
  • Thirsk12.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Harewood Lane0.2 km
  • Harewood Lane0.2 km
  • Boroughbridge Road Surgery0.2 km
  • Boroughbridge Road Surgery0.2 km
  • Farndale Avenue0.4 km