DL7 8YY is a sought-after residential area on Meadow Close, 0.8km from Romanby in Northallerton. Administratively it sits within Romanby ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For serious buyers, DL7 8YY is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k. 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 8YY are sourced from Output Area E00140563 (shared with 31 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MEADOW CLOSE, DL7 8YY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MEADOW CLOSE, DL7 8YY.
280
51
£ 0 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL7 8YY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL7 8YY combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£355k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £355k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 8YY. The average age is 50.7. 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
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL7 8YY has low crime rates — 8 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
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Broomfield School
Romanby Primary School
Mill Hill Primary School
Applegarth Primary School
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- J. Thompson Butcher1.0 km
- M&Co Trading Limited1.0 km
- Nick Mitchinson Greengrocer0.9 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Wilkinsons1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Elmscott0.6 km
- Station Hotel0.5 km
- Windsor Guest House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Nags Head0.9 km
- Northallerton Bowling Club0.7 km
- The Golden Lion0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Bianco Ristorante0.9 km
- Malpas Court0.6 km
- South Side Bakery0.5 km
- South Side Coffee House0.7 km
- The Little Acorn0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- 4 Season0.9 km
- Fatso's Filling Station0.9 km
- Romanby Chinese and Asian Takeaway0.9 km
- Subway Northallerton0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton0.5 km
- Thirsk12.0 km
Bus Stops
- Broomfield Avenue0.4 km
- Broomfield Avenue0.4 km
- Oak Mount0.4 km
- Farndale Avenue0.5 km
- The Fairway0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: DL78YY · Data under Open Government Licence