DL6 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Sladeburn Drive, 0.8km 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 1BJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 82% 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, down 46.4% 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00140557 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SLADEBURN DRIVE, DL6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLADEBURN DRIVE, DL6 1BJ.
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59
£ 0 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL6 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL6 1BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 46.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1BJ. The average age is 59.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 255,000
4 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL6 1BJ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Broomfield School
Mill Hill Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Applegarth Primary School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Romanby Primary School
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Alverton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Zoo Bar0.8 km
- Anchor Lodge 13370.9 km
- Little Tanner0.9 km
- The Katch0.7 km
- The Masons Arms0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot0.8 km
- Hospital Shop0.9 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
- Northallerton Country Market0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Porch House Northallerton1.0 km
- Elmscott0.3 km
- Station Hotel0.5 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.6 km
- Windsor Guest House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.7 km
- Cafe Bar Plus0.9 km
- Garthway Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Origin Social0.8 km
- The Central Coffee House0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kwong Tung0.8 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- The White Horse Cafe0.9 km
- 4 Season0.6 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.6 km
- Thirsk12.3 km
- Yarm19.8 km
Bus Stops
- Broomfield Avenue0.1 km
- Oak Mount0.2 km
- Broomfield Avenue0.2 km
- Southwoods0.2 km
- Southwoods0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61BJ · Data under Open Government Licence