DL7 8NX is a safe, established residential area on Allerton Close, 0.5km from Romanby in Northallerton. Administratively it sits within Northallerton South ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For families considering a move, DL7 8NX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 10.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for DL7 8NX are sourced from Output Area E00170101 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALLERTON CLOSE, DL7 8NX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALLERTON CLOSE, DL7 8NX.
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48
£ 0 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL7 8NX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
DL7 8NX is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 10.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 8NX. The average age is 48.0. 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
£ 218,750
12 sales · Mean £ 220,291
Semi-Detached
£ 222,750
4 sales · Mean £ 218,250
Detached
£ 272,500
1 sales · Mean £ 272,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL7 8NX has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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
Applegarth Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Broomfield School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Romanby Primary School
Mill Hill Primary School
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Zoo Bar0.7 km
- Anchor Lodge 13370.8 km
- Little Tanner0.7 km
- The Katch0.7 km
- The Masons Arms0.7 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Daisy Doodle Paint A Pot0.7 km
- Hospital Shop1.0 km
- Lewis & Cooper Ltd.0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km
- Northallerton Country Market0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Porch House Northallerton0.8 km
- Elmscott0.5 km
- Station Hotel0.4 km
- The Golden Lion Hotel0.6 km
- Windsor Guest House0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Barkers Kitchen0.6 km
- Cafe Bar Plus1.0 km
- Garthway Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Lisa's Sandwich And Snack Bar0.8 km
- Origin Social0.8 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Asda0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Kwong Tung0.6 km
- Odana Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
- The White Horse Cafe0.7 km
- 4 Season0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.4 km
- Thirsk12.9 km
- Yarm19.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mowbray House Surgery0.3 km
- Mowbray House Surgery0.3 km
- Romanby Green0.3 km
- South Parade0.4 km
- Chantry Rd0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL78NX · Data under Open Government Licence