Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

THORNBROUGH ROAD, DL6 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNBROUGH ROAD, DL6 1DJ.

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Population

310

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Avg Age

60

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

27%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: DL6 1DJ 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

DL6 1DJ is a settled retirement community — average age 60, 97% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £420k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 4.8% year-on-year.

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

DL6 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Thornbrough Road, 1.3km from Northallerton in Northallerton. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

For serious buyers, DL6 1DJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 60 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £420k, up 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00140564 (shared with 15 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 DL6 1DJ. The average age is 59.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian3.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

27%Active
FT: 19%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 385,000

8 sales · Mean £ 381,868

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL6 1DJ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Burglary5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Broomfield School

Requires Improvement198 pupils0.6 km
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Mill Hill Primary School

Good0.6 km
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good86 pupils0.7 km
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Applegarth Primary School

Good277 pupils1.1 km
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Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service

Good8 pupils1.2 km
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Romanby Primary School

Good271 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Cravens Foodstore Ltd0.9 km
  • J. Thompson Butcher1.0 km
  • M&Co Trading Limited1.0 km
  • Nick Mitchinson Greengrocer0.9 km
  • Thomas The Baker1.0 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Elmscott0.8 km
  • Station Hotel1.0 km
  • Windsor Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Nags Head0.8 km
  • Northallerton Bowling Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bianco Ristorante0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Everyman Cinema Northallerton1.0 km
  • Governors House0.9 km
  • Malpas Court1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Lidl0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fatso's Filling Station0.9 km
  • HK Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northallerton1.0 km
  • Thirsk11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Millfield Avenue0.1 km
  • Millfield Avenue0.1 km
  • St James Drive0.2 km
  • St James Drive0.2 km
  • Normanby Road0.2 km