Is DL7 9EH a safe place to live?

Yes, DL7 9EH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of DL7 9EH?

The population for the DL7 9EH area is approximately 386 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL7 9EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL7 9EH.

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Population

386

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 53,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DL7 9EH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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10/10

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7/10

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8/10

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3/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DL7 9EH spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL7 9EH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Thornton-le-Moor in Thornton-le-Moor. Administratively it sits within Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for DL7 9EH are sourced from Output Area E00140719 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 9EH. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

DL7 9EH has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Northallerton5.5 km
Thirsk7.3 km

Bus Stops

Thornton-le-Moor Lane End0.2 km
Thornton-le-Moor Lane End0.2 km
North Riding Rise0.4 km
Vicarage0.5 km