DL7 9TE is a safe, established residential area on St Helens Drive, 0.1km from Morton-on-Swale in Morton-on-Swale. Administratively it sits within Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for DL7 9TE are sourced from Output Area E00140552 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST HELENS DRIVE, DL7 9TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST HELENS DRIVE, DL7 9TE.
389
45
£ 49,400 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
DL7 9TE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL7 9TE. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL7 9TE has low crime rates — 12 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
Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
The Dales School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Wellington Heifer0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton3.9 km
- Thirsk13.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cromwell Drive0.1 km
- Cromwell Drive0.1 km
- The Dales School0.2 km
- Morton Grange0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL79TE · Data under Open Government Licence