How much do houses cost in DL8 1AJ?

The average property price in DL8 1AJ is currently around £583k.

What is the population of DL8 1AJ?

The population for the DL8 1AJ area is approximately 264 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

MILL CLOSE LANE, DL8 1AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL CLOSE LANE, DL8 1AJ.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL8 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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Area Character

DL8 1AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £583k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL8 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Mill Close Lane in Richmondshire. Administratively it sits within Scotton & Lower Wensleydale ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL8, DL8 1AJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £583k.

Census 2021 statistics for DL8 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00141350 (shared with 24 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 DL8 1AJ. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 36%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

2 sales · Mean £ 525,000

Terraced

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Yorkshire Dales Meat Co Ltd0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Northallerton13.4 km