DL7 8UX is a sought-after residential area on Wooden Hill Lane, 0.6km from Romanby in Romanby. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For serious buyers, DL7 8UX is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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. 90% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 8UX are sourced from Output Area E00140609 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODEN HILL LANE, DL7 8UX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODEN HILL LANE, DL7 8UX.
192
50
£ 49,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL7 8UX combines high owner-occupation (90%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 8UX. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DL7 8UX has low crime rates — 6 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
Romanby Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Broomfield School
Applegarth Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Nisa Local0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Golden Lion0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Subway Northallerton0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.9 km
- Thirsk12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Ainderby Road0.3 km
- The Link0.3 km
- The Link0.3 km
- Ainderby Road0.3 km
- Pennine View0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL78UX · Data under Open Government Licence