Postcode DL8 1JU is located in a rural village, within the Scotton & Lower Wensleydale ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall is £46,008 per year. The nearest station is Northallerton located about 8.8 miles away.
Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall has a very low crime rate, with approximately 11.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall is £46,008 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL8 1JU.
Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall near DL8 1JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Northallerton located about 8.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £810,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £390,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £203,750 |
| Terraced | 20 | £211,500 |
10 year median price trend in Scotton & Lower Wensleydale
In the DL8 1JU postcode area, located within Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.