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About

Danby & Mulgrave ward encompasses a large, sparsely populated area of the North York Moors National Park. Its landscape is defined by deep, heather-clad dales carved by the River Esk and its tributaries. The terrain includes high moorland plateaus, wooded valleys, and a dramatic section of coastline between Sandsend and Runswick Bay. Settlements are small and scattered, consisting mainly of villages like Danby, Castleton, and Houlsyke, alongside isolated farms.

The area's character is shaped by its remote, agricultural heritage and geology. The coastline features alum quarries, a historically significant industry whose remnants are visible in the cliffs. Inland, the moors are crossed by historic routes and marked by ancient standing stones. The community is largely centred around local agriculture, the national park, and the seasonal visitor economy drawn by the walking trails and open spaces.

Area overview

On average Danby & Mulgrave has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Danby & Mulgrave is £43,734 per year. There are 6 schools in Danby & Mulgrave: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Danby & Mulgrave is home to around 4,897 people, with a population density of about 22.1 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
8.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Danby & Mulgrave Population
4,897
Population density
22.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.93(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.56(-47%)
Burglary
4.9(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.7(-45%)
Shoplifting
4.29(-51%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,769
97.45%
Other White
61
1.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
12
0.25%
Irish
9
0.18%
Other
8
0.16%
Total population: 4,894

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,408
32.92%
No qualifications
798
18.66%
Level 3 (A level)
701
16.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
567
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
401
9.38%
Total 16+ residents: 4,277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,074
48.12%
Owns with a mortgage
412
18.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
15.59%
Other social rented
226
10.13%
Other forms of private rent
94
4.21%
Total households: 2,232

Property prices in Danby & Mulgrave

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £310K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Danby & Mulgrave area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Danby & Mulgrave over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£295,000£283
Detached13£280,000£316
Flats4£215,472£284
Terraced19£208,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Danby & Mulgrave

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Danby & Mulgrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,250£205,250£127,000
2017£260,000£125,000£170,000£188,750
2018£390,000£175,000£170,000£205,000
2019£279,000£232,000£195,000
2020£360,000£216,000£220,000£200,000
2021£370,800£190,000£195,000£205,000
2022£443,000£155,000£264,500£217,250
2023£540,000£230,000£243,000£252,500
2024£400,000£106,000£250,000£238,750
2025£315,000£172,000£299,950£208,000
2026£407,500£258,944£300,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Danby & Mulgrave.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Danby & Mulgrave.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£227£205£190
2017£208£311£153£239
2018£200£177£190£199
2019£202£194£228
2020£253£248£215£233
2021£270£256£182£217
2022£298£220£259£250
2023£286£327£217£252
2024£296£255£261£319
2025£276£258£242£197
2026£366£430£287£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Danby & Mulgrave.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Danby & Mulgrave in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.