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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Brunt Acres Road
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Church Bank
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Chantry Bank
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Reeth Road
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Upper Dales
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Dales View
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Raw Bank
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Anvil Square
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Back Lane
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Arkengarthdale Road
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Helwith Road Or Green Lane
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Newkin
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Upper Dales
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High Lane
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Market Place
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Bay Bolton Avenue
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Cam Gill Road
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Cam Gill Road
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Upper Dales
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Stop Bridge Lane
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Upper Dales
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Angram Lane
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Arkengarthdale Road
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Upper Dales
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Cordilleras Lane
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Harker Hill
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Upper Dales
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Bob Lane
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Back Syke
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Snaizeholme Road
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Upper Dales
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Cam Gill Road
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Bay Bolton Avenue
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Back Nook
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Grassgill Lane
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Heads Bank
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Reeth Road
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Upper Dales
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Hornblower Court
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Upper Dales
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Cliff Gate Road
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Brunt Acres Road
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Turfy Hill
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Green Lane
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Apedale Road
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Upper Dales
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Apedale Road
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Upper Dales
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Clapgate Bank
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Crag Side Road
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Back Syke
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Back Syke
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Hornblower Court
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Cross Top
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Upper Dales
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Sedbusk Lane
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Walburn Head
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Upper Dales
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Skelton Lane
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Goats Road
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Mill Lane
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Upper Dales
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Leyburn Road
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Bands Lane
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Burtersett Road
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Beckstones
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Beggarmans Road
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Brunt Acres Road
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Upper Dales
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Stop Bridge Lane
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Stonesdale Lane
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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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Eshington Lane
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Blean Lane
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Station Road
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Lanacar Lane
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Main Street
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Upper Dales
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Upper Dales
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Littleside
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Stang Lane
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Morley Gate
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Upper Dales
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Morley Gate
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Clapgate Bank
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.