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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Upper Dales
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Raw Bank
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Long Causeway
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Cat Bank
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Helwith Road Or Green Lane
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Main Street
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Station Road
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High Lane
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Grassgill Lane
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Cliff Gate Road
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Morley Gate
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Upper Dales
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Cam High Road
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Hornblower Court
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Back Syke
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Main Street
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High Lane
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Shutt Lane
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Gaits
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Hargill
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Beckstones
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Thupton Gill Road
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Upper Dales
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Back Nook
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Ellers Lane
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Upper Dales
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Dales View
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Low Lane
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Gale Lane
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Blean Lane
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Back Syke
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Upper Dales
DL83RE
Clarkson Wynd
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Goose Lane
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Scot Gate
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Upper Dales
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Long Causeway
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Whipperdale Bank
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Morley Gate
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
DL83DY
Station Road
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Leyburn Road
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Main Street
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New Lane
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Stonesdale Lane
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Upper Dales
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Langhorne Drive
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High Lane
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Garths Lane
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Upper Dales
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Market Place
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Cam High Road
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Sedbusk Lane
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Market Place
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Grassgill Lane
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Butthouse Rigg
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Long Causeway
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Low Lane
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Whipperdale Bank
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Upper Dales
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Back Lane
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Arkengarthdale Road
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Brunt Acres Road
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Station Road
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Cam High Road
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Busk Lane
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Blean Lane
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Mill Lane
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Harr Gill
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Turfy Hill
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New Lane
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Shaws Lane
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Gayle Lane
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Beckstones
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Shaws Lane
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Upper Dales
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Ox Pasture Lane
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Ellers Lane
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Upper Dales
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Stonesdale Lane
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Cliff Gate Road
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Upper Dales
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Cross Top
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Upper Dales
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Arkengarthdale Road
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Low Lane
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Upper Dales
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Quaker Close
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Stelling Road
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Bishopdale Lane
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Brunt Acres Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.