DL7 8FT is a safe, established residential area on Bilsdale Close, 0.5km from Romanby in Romanby. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, DL7 8FT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £255k, up 9.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL7 8FT are sourced from Output Area E00140612 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BILSDALE CLOSE, DL7 8FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BILSDALE CLOSE, DL7 8FT.
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41
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL7 8FT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, DL7 8FT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 9.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 8FT. The average age is 40.7. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
6 sales · Mean £ 225,500
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL7 8FT 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.
school Local Schools
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Broomfield School
Romanby Primary School
Applegarth Primary School
Mill Hill Primary School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- M&Co Trading Limited1.0 km
- Nick Mitchinson Greengrocer1.0 km
- Nisa Local0.1 km
- Thomas The Baker1.0 km
- Wilkinsons1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Elmscott0.7 km
- Station Hotel0.4 km
- Windsor Guest House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Nags Head0.9 km
- Northallerton Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bianco Ristorante0.9 km
- Malpas Court0.4 km
- South Side Bakery0.4 km
- South Side Coffee House0.7 km
- The Little Acorn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- 4 Season0.8 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.9 km
- Romanby Chinese and Asian Takeaway0.8 km
- Subway Northallerton0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.3 km
- Thirsk12.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Fairway0.1 km
- Farndale Avenue0.1 km
- Boroughbridge Road Surgery0.3 km
- Northallerton Rail Station0.3 km
- Northallerton Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL78FT · Data under Open Government Licence