Is DL10 5PN a safe place to live?

Yes, DL10 5PN is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL10 5PN?

The population for the DL10 5PN area is approximately 383 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Richmondshire, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL10 5PN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL10 5PN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

383

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL10 5PN 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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10/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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7/10

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9/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates DL10 5PN — age 45, 81% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

DL10 5PN is a sought-after residential area located 1.4km from Melsonby in Melsonby. Administratively it sits within North Richmondshire ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL10 5PN are sourced from Output Area E00141372 (shared with 23 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 DL10 5PN. The average age is 45.1. 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 / Caribbean0.3%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

56%Active

FT: 42%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

DL10 5PN has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Melsonby Methodist Primary School

Good30 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Darlington12.2 km
North Road12.7 km
Heighington16.4 km