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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

DL116PQ

Upper Dales

DL116PW

Dubbing Garth Lane

DL116PY

Upper Dales

DL116RF

Upper Dales

DL116RX

Hill Close

DL116SP

Low Lane

DL116TD

Anvil Square

DL83EB

Upper Dales

DL83HG

Main Street

DL83LH

Gayle Lane

DL83ST

Upper Dales

DL83TF

Bishopdale Lane

DL84LR

Langthwaite Lane

DL84LG

Dame Lane

DL84RX

Upper Dales

DL116UZ

Back Lane

DL116AG

Upper Dales

DL116EH

Raw Bank

DL116ES

Bouldershaw Lane

DL116EZ

Upper Dales

DL116NJ

Upper Dales

DL116SZ

Anvil Square

DL117LE

Upper Dales

DL117ND

Skelton Lane

DL83QT

Brunt Acres Road

DL83DQ

Busk Lane

DL83HU

Upper Dales

DL83JY

Harr Gill

DL83LL

Upper Dales

DL83LR

Upper Dales

DL83LY

Cliff Gate Road

DL83RD

Market Place

DL83RQ

Gayle Lane

DL84NA

Flats Lane

DL116HP

Whipperdale Bank

DL116HW

Whipperdale Bank

DL116JG

Upper Dales

DL116PS

Upper Dales

DL116PU

Upper Dales

DL116RR

Long Causeway

DL117LJ

Upper Dales

DL117LQ

Crook Bank Lane

DL117NW

Goats Road

DL83PG

New Lane

DL83RJ

Gayle Lane

DL84LF

Temple Lane

DL84TU

Cam Gill Road

DL116AF

Walburn Head

DL116QJ

Cross Top

DL116QZ

Arkengarthdale Road

DL116SX

Back Lane

DL83JE

Cringley Lane

DL83PD

Shaws Lane

DL83PW

Mire Bank Lane

DL83RW

Gayle Lane

LA105PY

Upper Dales

DL116BE

Brokes Lane

DL116DR

Cliff Gate Road

DL116EA

Stonesdale Lane

DL116RA

Arkengarthdale Road

DL116SL

Upper Dales

DL116SQ

Upper Dales

DL117LD

Mill Hills Lane

DL117NR

Upper Dales

DL83AP

Upper Dales

DL83QP

The Hill

DL83QW

Main Street

DL83TJ

Upper Dales

DL83UW

Raynes Court

DL84JT

Morpeth Gate

DL84LE

Temple Lane

DL84NF

Chantry Bank

DL116LL

Butthouse Rigg

DL116LT

Upper Dales

DL116PR

Upper Dales

DL116RB

Raw Bank

DL116UA

Low Lane

DL117LF

Upper Dales

DL117NQ

Hard Stiles

DL83NJ

Upper Dales

DL83EX

Upper Dales

DL83JG

Red Gate

DL83RP

Gayle Lane

DL83SN

Turfy Hill

DL83TG

Bishopdale Lane

DL84JX

Back Nook

DL84UH

Back Lane

LA105PX

Upper Dales

DL116TB

Anvil Square

DL116AX

Upper Dales

DL116EN

Bouldershaw Lane

DL116LF

Dubbing Garth Lane

DL116RP

Upper Dales

DL116ST

Langhorne Drive

DL83AQ

Upper Dales

DL83AA

Dikehollin Lane

DL83DB

Upper Dales

DL83HR

Mill Lane

DL83PJ

Shaws Lane

DL83RS

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