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.
On average Upper Dales has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 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).
Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £306,000 in Upper Dales area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,075,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £300,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £252,475 |
10 years price trend in Upper Dales
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Back Lane
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Busk Lane
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Upper Dales
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Harr Gill
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Upper Dales
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Cliff Gate Road
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Brunt Acres Road
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Market Place
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Gayle Lane
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Flats Lane
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Whipperdale Bank
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Whipperdale Bank
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Long Causeway
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Upper Dales
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Crook Bank Lane
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Goats Road
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New Lane
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Gayle Lane
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Temple Lane
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Cam Gill Road
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Walburn Head
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Cross Top
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Arkengarthdale Road
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Back Lane
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Cringley Lane
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Shaws Lane
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Mire Bank Lane
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Gayle Lane
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Upper Dales
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Brokes Lane
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Cliff Gate Road
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Stonesdale Lane
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Arkengarthdale Road
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Upper Dales
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Mill Hills Lane
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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The Hill
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Main Street
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Raynes Court
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Morpeth Gate
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Temple Lane
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Chantry Bank
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Butthouse Rigg
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Upper Dales
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Raw Bank
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Low Lane
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Hard Stiles
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Turfy Hill
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Red Gate
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Gayle Lane
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Bishopdale Lane
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Back Nook
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Back Lane
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Upper Dales
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Anvil Square
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Upper Dales
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Bouldershaw Lane
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Dubbing Garth Lane
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Upper Dales
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Langhorne Drive
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Dikehollin Lane
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Mill Lane
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Shaws Lane
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Gaits
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Front Nook
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Flats Lane
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Low Lane
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Low Lane
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Low Lane
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Upper Dales
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Cat Bank
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Scott Hill
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Goose Lane
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Cover Lane
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Church Bank
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Butthouse Rigg
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Dubbing Garth Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.