DL10 5BN is a sought-after residential area on Ronaldshay Drive, 1.0km from Boulton Crofts in Richmond. Administratively it sits within Richmond ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL10, DL10 5BN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. 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 DL10 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00141411 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RONALDSHAY DRIVE, DL10 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RONALDSHAY DRIVE, DL10 5BN.
268
48
£ 39,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. DL10 5BN's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £247k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL10 5BN. The average age is 47.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 213,000
10 sales · Mean £ 208,495
Detached
£ 289,950
1 sales · Mean £ 289,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL10 5BN has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Richmond Methodist Primary School
Richmond School
Trinity Academy Richmond
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cross Lanes Store0.1 km
- Brookes0.8 km
- McColls0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Taiste0.4 km
- Delhi-cious0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Last Cottage0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington16.5 km
- North Road17.6 km
- Northallerton19.9 km
Bus Stops
- School0.1 km
- Ronaldshay Drive0.1 km
- Ronaldshay Drive0.1 km
- Cross Lanes0.1 km
- Ronaldshay Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL105BN · Data under Open Government Licence