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About

Richmond ward covers a large rural area in the northern part of North Yorkshire. It includes the historic market town of Richmond itself, situated on a prominent hill above the River Swale. The landscape is characterised by rolling farmland, the valleys of the Swale and its tributaries, and sections of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The economy is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and local services centred on the town.

The town's Norman castle, founded in 1071, remains a dominant landmark overlooking the river gorge. A unique network of narrow, hidden alleys known as 'wynds' connects the market place to the riverbank below. The area includes surrounding villages and hamlets, such as Marske and Hudswell, which contribute to its primarily agricultural character. The ward functions as a key service hub for the surrounding, sparsely populated dales.

Area overview

On average Richmond has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Richmond is £49,317 per year. There are 5 schools in Richmond: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Richmond is home to around 8,079 people, with a population density of about 792.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Richmond Population
8,079
Population density
792.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.98(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.38(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.96(-54%)
Public order
3.47(-61%)
Shoplifting
2.35(-73%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,751
95.94%
Other White
108
1.34%
Irish
42
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.31%
Other
25
0.31%
Total population: 8,079

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,566
37.22%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
16.03%
No qualifications
1,049
15.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
971
14.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
597
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 6,895

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,702
43.85%
Owns with a mortgage
880
22.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
566
14.58%
Social rents from council
375
9.66%
Other social rented
194
5%
Total households: 3,881

Property prices in Richmond

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Richmond area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Richmond 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 Richmond over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£370,000
Flats9£190,000
Semi-Detached39£241,000
Terraced24£181,250

10 years median price trend in Richmond

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

All postcodes in Richmond

DL104EA

Milltop

DL104TY

Tate Road

DL107DD

Whitefields Gate

DL104ND

I'anson Road

DL105QB

York View

DL104TE

Fairfield Way

DL104JH

Market Place

DL107DT

Parsons Court

DL105BP

Zetland Drive

DL104ST

Firby Road

DL107EB

Darlington Road

DL104SQ

Borough Court

DL104DB

Gallowfields Road

DL104DF

Roper Court

DL104HB

Whitcliffe Terrace

DL104AY

Prior Avenue

DL107DN

White Friars Close

DL104DZ

South Row

DL104NL

Ianson Road

DL104JL

Millgate

DL104QW

Tower Street

DL105AD

Gilling Road

DL104XL

Culloden Mews

DL104JS

Park Wynd

DL104TR

Mill Croft

DL107DQ

Whitefields Drive

DL104AZ

Crofts Avenue

DL104SB

Westfields

DL104QN

Trinity Church Square

DL107AG

Frenchgate

DL104PR

Beechfield Road

DL104LZ

Oakleigh Cottages

DL109ZY

Richmond

DL107DY

St Nicholas Drive

DL104RQ

Bridge Terrace

DL105QQ

Chandler Close

DL104PG

Stuart Avenue

DL104AE

Queens Road

DL104TL

Reeth Road

DL104UA

Lyons Road

DL104HD

Whitcliffe Place

DL104RY

Richmond

DL105AG

Neville Walk

DL104TQ

Mercury Road

DL104JX

Station Road

DL104UL

Youngs Yard

Data Sources

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