DL7 0BW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Raby Lane, 0.3km from East Cowton in East Cowton. Administratively it sits within Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For serious buyers, DL7 0BW is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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 average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £407k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL7 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00140472 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RABY LANE, DL7 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RABY LANE, DL7 0BW.
264
53
£ 44,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL7 0BW 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.
Area Character
DL7 0BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £407k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 0BW. The average age is 53.3. 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
£ 407,500
2 sales · Mean £ 407,500
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL7 0BW has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
East Cowton Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Cowton Shop0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Beeswing Inn LLP0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Darlington10.7 km
- Dinsdale10.7 km
- Northallerton11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Golden Acres0.2 km
- Golden Acres0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: DL70BW · Data under Open Government Licence