DL7 9QB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.6km from Morton-on-Swale in Hambleton. Administratively it sits within Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL7, DL7 9QB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL7 9QB are sourced from Output Area E00140550 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL7 9QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL7 9QB.
285
51
£ 49,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL7 9QB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
DL7 9QB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 9QB. The average age is 51.2. 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
Terraced
£ 317,000
1 sales · Mean £ 317,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
DL7 9QB has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Dales School
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wellington Heifer0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton3.2 km
- Thirsk13.2 km
Bus Stops
- Ainderby Steeple Green0.1 km
- Hall Cottages0.1 km
- The Dales School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL79QB · Data under Open Government Licence