THE CLOSE, DL7 8BJ House Prices & Local Information

DL7 8BJ is a sought-after residential area on The Close, 0.3km from Romanby in Romanby. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL7, DL7 8BJ offers 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. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 26.5% 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 DL7 8BJ are sourced from Output Area E00140606 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.