DL6 1AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cotcliffe Avenue, 1.0km from Northallerton in Northallerton. Administratively it sits within Northallerton South ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 60 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 7.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL6 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00189898 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTCLIFFE AVENUE, DL6 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTCLIFFE AVENUE, DL6 1AJ.
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60
£ 0 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 87% owner-occupation and an average age of 60, DL6 1AJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £176k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1AJ. The average age is 59.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 162,500
4 sales · Mean £ 163,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1AJ has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mill Hill Primary School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Broomfield School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Applegarth Primary School
Alverton Primary School
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot1.0 km
- GB News0.7 km
- Hospital Shop0.9 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Anchor Lodge 13370.9 km
- The Katch0.9 km
- The Masons Arms1.0 km
- Club Amadeus0.8 km
- Nags Head0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe Bar Plus0.9 km
- Origin Social0.9 km
- The Fleece Inn0.9 km
- The Mart Cafe1.0 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- 4 Season1.0 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.7 km
- HK Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Elmscott0.7 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.8 km
- Windsor Guest House0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton1.2 km
- Thirsk12.3 km
- Yarm19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Prospect View0.1 km
- Prospect View0.1 km
- Valley Road0.2 km
- Valley Road0.2 km
- Millfield Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61AJ · Data under Open Government Licence