DL7 0DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from East Cowton in East Cowton. Administratively it sits within Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k.
Census 2021 statistics for DL7 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00140474 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL7 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL7 0DF.
219
59
£ 44,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL7 0DF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, DL7 0DF is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 0DF. The average age is 58.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 246,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL7 0DF has low crime rates — 8 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 Shop0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Beeswing Inn LLP0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dinsdale10.9 km
- Darlington10.9 km
- Northallerton11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Golden Acres0.1 km
- Golden Acres0.1 km
- Pumping Station0.3 km
- Pumping Station0.3 km
- Vineyard Terrace0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL70DF · Data under Open Government Licence