DL6 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Colstan Road, 0.9km from Northallerton in Northallerton. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL6, DL6 1AZ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 93% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £385k, down 4.8% year-on-year. 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 DL6 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00140562 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLSTAN ROAD, DL6 1AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLSTAN ROAD, DL6 1AZ.
274
57
£ 49,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1AZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
Average age 57, 93% owned. DL6 1AZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £385k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 4.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1AZ. The average age is 56.9. 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
Detached
£ 359,000
16 sales · Mean £ 365,903
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1AZ has low crime rates — 47 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
Broomfield School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Applegarth Primary School
Alverton Primary School
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Romanby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Zoo Bar0.9 km
- Anchor Lodge 13370.9 km
- Little Tanner1.0 km
- The Katch0.8 km
- The Masons Arms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot0.9 km
- GB News0.9 km
- Hospital Shop0.9 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.8 km
- Cafe Bar Plus0.9 km
- Garthway Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Origin Social0.9 km
- The Central Coffee House1.0 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kwong Tung0.9 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- The White Horse Cafe1.0 km
- 4 Season0.8 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Elmscott0.5 km
- Station Hotel0.8 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.7 km
- Windsor Guest House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.9 km
- Thirsk12.3 km
- Yarm19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Prospect View0.1 km
- Prospect View0.1 km
- Millfield Avenue0.3 km
- Millfield Avenue0.3 km
- Northallerton College0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61AZ · Data under Open Government Licence