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Upper Dales

About

The Upper Dales area in North Yorkshire covers the northern part of the Yorkshire Dales, known for its rugged landscapes and sparse population. The region includes villages like Hawes and Reeth, surrounded by rolling hills, limestone cliffs, and moorland. Agriculture and sheep farming dominate the local economy, with drystone walls and barns dotting the countryside.

The area is crisscrossed by rivers such as the Swale and Ure, offering walking trails and scenic routes like the Pennine Way. Historic features include medieval field systems and lead mining remnants, reflecting the region’s industrial past. The Upper Dales provide a quieter alternative to the more visited southern Dales, with a focus on outdoor activities and rural traditions.

Area overview

On average Upper Dales has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Upper Dales is £42,900 per year. There are 6 schools in Upper Dales: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

All postcodes in Upper Dales

DL116UR

Arkengarthdale Road

DL116UU

Arkengarthdale Road

DL116BJ

Upper Dales

DL116DA

Green Lane

DL116EP

Bouldershaw Lane

DL116QG

Guning Lane

DL116RS

Long Causeway

DL116SU

Anvil Square

DL116TS

Upper Dales

DL116UB

Low Lane

DL117LT

Clapgate Bank

DL83EQ

Newkin

DL83EG

Upper Dales

DL83ES

Carpley Green Road

DL83HF

Upper Dales

DL83HT

Main Street

DL83HW

Mill Lane

DL83PH

Shaws Lane

DL83SJ

Upper Dales

DL84DW

Peatmoor Lane

DL84JL

Back Nook

DL116UQ

Low Lane

DL116AT

Upper Dales

DL116AW

Upper Dales

DL116DD

Brokes Lane

DL116HJ

Upper Dales

DL116JW

Upper Dales

DL116QU

Arkengarthdale Road

DL116TJ

Anvil Square

DL117LX

Upper Dales

DL83AJ

Upper Dales

DL83DA

Cam High Road

DL83BL

Station Road

DL83BN

Station Road

DL83DX

Skellgill Lane

DL83HP

Mill Lane

DL83JA

Upper Dales

DL83JJ

Kettlewell Lane

DL83QY

Market Place

DL83RH

Turfy Hill

DL84JP

Front Nook

DL84NB

Back Lane

DL116AQ

Upper Dales

DL116ER

Upper Dales

DL116EX

Upper Dales

DL116HA

Upper Dales

DL116LG

Upper Dales

DL116LN

Upper Dales

DL116NE

Upper Dales

DL116NT

Apedale Road

DL116PE

Low Lane

DL116PT

Upper Dales

DL116RG

Stang Lane

DL116RT

Long Causeway

DL116SD

Reeth Dales Centre

DL117LN

Upper Dales

DL83EA

Upper Dales

DL83HL

Main Street

DL83LP

Upper Dales

DL83NW

Main Street

DL83PE

Upper Dales

DL83QL

Main Street

DL83SY

Haw Lane

DL83TB

Holme Lane

DL84JU

Back Nook

DL84LS

Grassgill Lane

DL116DT

Angram Lane

DL116ET

Upper Dales

DL116JL

Cross Top

DL116NU

Dubbing Garth Lane

DL116QN

Upper Dales

DL116SR

Silver Street

DL116TY

Upper Dales

DL83ET

Upper Dales

DL83QX

Market Place

DL83RG

Gayle Lane

DL84UG

Holl Gate

DL116EY

Upper Dales

DL116HN

Whipperdale Bank

DL116JD

Apedale Road

DL116LA

Upper Dales

DL116NW

Gale Lane

DL116NY

Gale Lane

DL83AN

High Street

DL83AS

Nipe Lane

DL83LB

Low Lane

DL83NU

Old Gayle Lane

DL83RN

Gayle Lane

DL83RX

Gaits

DL83SF

Beggarmans Road

DL83TQ

Bishopdale Lane

DL84JZ

Upper Dales

DL84NE

Chantry Garth

DL116HS

Whipperdale Bank

DL116JN

Cross Top

DL116LD

Upper Dales

DL116LR

Upper Dales

DL116NB

Upper Dales

DL116PJ

Low Lane

DL116PP

Morley Gate

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