DL6 1DA is a well-regarded residential area on Grammar School Lane, 0.6km 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 1DA 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 is moderate at 75 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £478k. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00140557 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANE, DL6 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANE, DL6 1DA.
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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 1DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
DL6 1DA is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 82% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 59).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL6 1DA. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 266,000
2 sales · Mean £ 266,000
Detached
£ 507,500
2 sales · Mean £ 507,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around DL6 1DA is moderate at 75 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mill Hill Primary School
Applegarth Primary School
Broomfield School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Alverton Primary School
Romanby Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Zoo Bar0.6 km
- Anchor Lodge 13370.6 km
- Little Tanner0.7 km
- The Katch0.5 km
- The Masons Arms0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot0.6 km
- GB News1.0 km
- Hospital Shop0.7 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.7 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Porch House Northallerton0.8 km
- Elmscott0.2 km
- Station Hotel0.6 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.4 km
- Windsor Guest House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.5 km
- Cafe Bar Plus0.7 km
- Garthway Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Origin Social0.6 km
- The Central Coffee House0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Lidl0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Kwong Tung0.6 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
- The White Horse Cafe0.7 km
- 4 Season0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.7 km
- Thirsk12.5 km
- Yarm19.6 km
Bus Stops
- Northallerton College0.1 km
- Southwoods0.2 km
- Southwoods0.2 km
- Nags Head0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL61DA · Data under Open Government Licence