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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 average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. 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
36
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
18.92(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.45(-62%)
Other theft
3.63(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.88(-67%)
Vehicle crime
2.57(-54%)
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%
Indian
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

Median price£470,000
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £622K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £332 per square foot) in Hillside & Raskelf area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,000 up to £1,900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hillside & Raskelf over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached53£525,000£336
Semi-Detached11£390,000£320
Terraced10£262,500£310

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hillside & Raskelf

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside & Raskelf.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£400,000£215,000£222,500
2017£420,000£246,000£245,000
2018£375,000£245,000£223,000
2019£420,000£263,725£171,750
2020£422,500£227,475£210,000
2021£523,000£317,500£235,000
2022£560,000£305,000£235,000
2023£555,000£367,500£380,000
2024£550,000£257,000£286,250
2025£540,000£370,000£268,000
2026£495,000£284,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hillside & Raskelf.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillside & Raskelf.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£188£227
2017£243£198£240
2018£243£206£214
2019£250£208£249
2020£256£262£241
2021£282£246£269
2022£280£283£283
2023£355£258£295
2024£339£309£282
2025£351£320£268
2026£332£269£310
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hillside & Raskelf.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hillside & Raskelf 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.