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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

DL84LX

Flats Lane

DL84JW

Front Nook

DL116AB

Upper Dales

DL116HL

Low Lane

DL116NN

Upper Dales

DL116PG

Low Lane

DL116RW

Upper Dales

DL116TT

Upper Dales

DL116UG

Low Lane

DL117LY

Upper Dales

DL117NB

Cat Bank

DL83AH

Upper Dales

DL83FB

Scott Hill

DL83SU

Goose Lane

DL84BE

Cover Lane

DL84LU

Church Bank

LA105PU

Upper Dales

DL116TL

Upper Dales

DL116AP

Upper Dales

DL116JP

Upper Dales

DL116LJ

Butthouse Rigg

DL116NG

Upper Dales

DL116NH

Dubbing Garth Lane

DL116RD

Upper Dales

DL116RE

Raw Bank

DL116RL

Long Causeway

DL116SE

Upper Dales

DL116TX

Upper Dales

DL116UE

Upper Dales

DL117NA

Cat Bank

DL117NL

Helwith Road Or Green Lane

DL83HN

Main Street

DL83JL

Station Road

DL83PN

High Lane

DL84LP

Grassgill Lane

DL116UL

Morley Gate

DL116DW

Cliff Gate Road

DL83AE

Upper Dales

DL83DF

Cam High Road

DL83ED

Hornblower Court

DL83EW

Back Syke

DL83HQ

Main Street

DL83PA

High Lane

DL83PZ

Shutt Lane

DL83RU

Gaits

DL83RY

Hargill

DL83RZ

Beckstones

DL84BG

Thupton Gill Road

DL84LA

Back Nook

DL84RY

Upper Dales

DL84UW

Ellers Lane

DL116AS

Upper Dales

DL116BW

Dales View

DL116JA

Low Lane

DL116NQ

Gale Lane

DL83DJ

Blean Lane

DL83EF

Back Syke

DL83PR

Upper Dales

DL83RE

Clarkson Wynd

DL83SZ

Goose Lane

DL84AU

Scot Gate

DL83AX

Upper Dales

DL116DP

Upper Dales

DL116ED

Long Causeway

DL116HR

Whipperdale Bank

DL116PN

Morley Gate

DL116QH

Upper Dales

DL83DY

Station Road

DL83HJ

Leyburn Road

DL83HX

Main Street

DL83PF

New Lane

DL116AJ

Upper Dales

DL116DZ

Stonesdale Lane

DL116RJ

Upper Dales

DL116SS

Langhorne Drive

DL116TW

Upper Dales

DL116UH

High Lane

DL83AG

Garths Lane

DL83AR

Upper Dales

DL83BW

Upper Dales

DL83JW

Upper Dales

DL83NX

Market Place

DL83PP

Cam High Road

DL83PU

Sedbusk Lane

DL83QZ

Market Place

DL84ND

Grassgill Lane

DL116UW

Arkengarthdale Road

DL116DY

Butthouse Rigg

DL116EW

Long Causeway

DL116HH

Low Lane

DL116HT

Whipperdale Bank

DL116SY

Upper Dales

DL116TF

Back Lane

DL83AY

Brunt Acres Road

DL83BJ

Station Road

DL83DE

Cam High Road

DL83DG

Busk Lane

DL83DL

Blean Lane

DL83JR

Mill Lane

DL83JX

Harr Gill