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Hillside & Raskelf

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About

Hillside & Raskelf ward encompasses a rural area of the Hambleton district, featuring the villages of Raskelf and Sessay along with surrounding farmland. The landscape is predominantly agricultural, characterised by open fields and scattered farmsteads. The ward is situated west of the A19, with the village of Raskelf acting as a central settlement. Local governance falls under both Hambleton District Council and North Yorkshire Council, reflecting its administrative position within the broader county.

The area is defined by its agricultural economy and quiet village life. Raskelf contains a medieval church dedicated to St. Mary, which serves as a focal point within the community. A notable historical feature is the presence of a holy well in the village, linked to local folklore. The ward's geography is relatively flat, typical of the Vale of York, supporting arable farming. Transport connections are primarily via rural lanes, with the East Coast Main Line railway passing through the northern part of the ward.

Area overview

On average Hillside & Raskelf has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hillside & Raskelf is £55,087 per year. There are 5 schools in Hillside & Raskelf: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hillside & Raskelf is home to around 6,607 people, with a population density of about 26.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hillside & Raskelf Population
6,607
Population density
26.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.92(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.6(-59%)
Other theft
3.33(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.27(-73%)
Vehicle crime
2.12(-62%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,410
97%
Other White
54
0.82%
Irish
42
0.64%
White and Asian (mixed)
28
0.42%
Other Asian
10
0.15%
Total population: 6,608

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,389
41.67%
Level 3 (A level)
938
16.36%
No qualifications
788
13.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
746
13.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
448
7.81%
Total 16+ residents: 5,733

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,433
49.16%
Owns with a mortgage
723
24.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
436
14.96%
Other social rented
162
5.56%
Other forms of private rent
137
4.7%
Total households: 2,915

Property prices in Hillside & Raskelf

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £476,250 in Hillside & Raskelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hillside & Raskelf in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillside & Raskelf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£556,000
Semi-Detached18£318,500
Terraced12£277,750

10 years median price trend in Hillside & Raskelf

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside & Raskelf.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.