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North Richmondshire

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About

North Richmondshire is a large rural ward in the northern Yorkshire Dales, characterised by expansive moorland and agricultural valleys. The area includes the market town of Richmond, which sits above a steep bend in the River Swale. The landscape is defined by rolling hills, scattered farmsteads, and historic field systems, with the Pennine foothills rising to the west.

The ward contains several smaller villages such as Marske and Downholme, connected by narrow country lanes. A notable feature is the presence of the prominent Early Warning radar station at RAF Fylingdales on the high moorland, a modern structure with a distinct geometric form. The economy remains closely tied to farming, forestry, and local tourism centred on the Dales.

Area overview

On average North Richmondshire has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in North Richmondshire is £58,085 per year. There are 8 schools in North Richmondshire: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). North Richmondshire is home to around 7,497 people, with a population density of about 32.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

North Richmondshire Population
7,497
Population density
32 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.34(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.94(-68%)
Vehicle crime
3.6(-12%)
Other theft
3.6(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.33(-71%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,234
96.47%
Other White
105
1.4%
Irish
25
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.31%
Other Asian
16
0.21%
Total population: 7,499

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,657
40.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,048
16.07%
No qualifications
883
13.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
855
13.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
550
8.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,520

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,623
47.75%
Owns with a mortgage
854
25.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
514
15.12%
Social rents from council
175
5.15%
Other forms of private rent
174
5.12%
Total households: 3,399

Property prices in North Richmondshire

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in North Richmondshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for North Richmondshire 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 North Richmondshire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£394,500
Semi-Detached20£370,000
Terraced16£250,750

10 years median price trend in North Richmondshire

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in North Richmondshire.

All postcodes in North Richmondshire

DL22RT

Glebe Close

DL22PL

West Lane

DL117PA

North Richmondshire

DL22SZ

Northallerton Road

DL106QF

West Ridge

DL117TQ

Spenceley Place

DL105EY

Whashton Road

DL117JY

Mill Close

DL105LF

Stephen Bank

DL106QB

Harmby Road

DL105HQ

North Richmondshire

DL106NJ

Five Hills Lane

DL106BT

North Richmondshire

DL106PR

Westfield Gardens

DL22PD

Eryholme Lane

DL117RD

Smithy Green

DL117RS

North Richmondshire

DL117HW

Dick Scot Lane

DL70HR

St Lukes Close

DL117SX

North Richmondshire

DL106JS

Marygate

DL105PB

Moor Road

DL117AW

New Row

DL22PJ

West Lane

DL117QL

Greenless Lane

DL22SN

South Parade

DL117UN

Boat Lane

DL106JJ

Silver Street

DL117PL

Moor Lane

DL117DJ

North Richmondshire

DL106JD

Silver Street

DL117BQ

School Lane

DL117RQ

Low Lane

DL106LJ

Silver Street

DL22PX

Byron Court

DL105EX

Whashton Road

DL22NR

Northallerton Road

DL106LQ

The Porch

DL105PF

Moor Road

DL106SN

Melrose Lane

DL117UQ

Curtain Lane

DL70AP

Back Lane

DL117ES

The Green

DL117EF

Hurst Moor Road

DL106SQ

Village Farm

DL22RF

Vicars Lane

DL106LD

Marygate

DL117AR

West Lane

DL117SU

The Green

DL117SD

North Richmondshire

DL106NL

Kneeton Cottages

DL117BF

Dyson Lane

DL106HS

North Richmondshire

DL106LG

The Porch

DL117RA

Barningham Road

DL117TN

North Richmondshire

DL117HS

Dick Scot Lane

DL117PT

Manor Farm Cottages

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.