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DL8 4QJ

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Leyburn & Middleham

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Detailed insights for DL8 4QJ

Overview

Postcode DL8 4QJ is located in a remote rural village, within the Leyburn & Middleham area of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall is £46,008 per year. The median sale price in Leyburn & Middleham is £290,000 (around £305 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £225,000 and £412,500. The nearest station is Northallerton, about 15.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,065 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.7%

Approximately 20.7% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall is £46,008 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DL8 4QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall near DL8 4QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Northallerton located about 15.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
626.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.19(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.01(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.51(-13%)
Other theft
4.17(-37%)
Public order
1.67(-81%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
96.77%
Other White
4
1.61%
Irish
2
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.4%
Total population: 248

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
51
25.37%
No qualifications
46
22.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
14.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.43%
Level 3 (A level)
21
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 201

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
45.95%
Owns with a mortgage
22
19.82%
Social rents from council
21
18.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.6%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Leyburn & Middleham

Median price: £290,000
Price per sq ft: £305
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £225K – £413K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 (about £305 per square foot) in Leyburn & Middleham area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leyburn & Middleham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£411,250£334
Semi-Detached29£245,000£310
Terraced18£217,500£232
Flats3£180,000£188

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Leyburn & Middleham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leyburn & Middleham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£304,975£150,000£202,000£193,500
2017£275,000£128,500£207,500£181,500
2018£303,500£122,000£212,000£169,950
2019£320,000£146,000£210,500£219,995
2020£298,000£135,000£235,500£187,500
2021£332,500£215,000£287,500£195,000
2022£450,000£194,500£296,250£210,000
2023£365,000£100,000£271,250£235,000
2024£350,000£173,500£266,500£250,000
2025£351,900£180,000£272,500£227,500
2026£475,500£100,000£240,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leyburn & Middleham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leyburn & Middleham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268£214£191£200
2017£243£206£214£192
2018£280£210£267£212
2019£269£195£230£183
2020£257£199£234£232
2021£286£263£256£245
2022£320£178£281£255
2023£340£273£313£270
2024£330£231£306£297
2025£345£197£315£243
2026£328£160£325£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Leyburn & Middleham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Leyburn & Middleham in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL8 4QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DL8 4QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jun 20265, West End, Leyburn, DL8 4QJSemi-DetachedFreehold£143,000
27 Mar 2026Danby House, Leyburn, DL8 4QHOtherFreehold£720,000
30 Jul 2025The Old Manse, West End, Leyburn, DL8 4QLTerracedFreehold£575,000
30 May 2025Manor House Stables, West End, Leyburn, DL8 4QLOtherFreehold£225,000
26 Feb 2026Westwood Cottage, West End, Leyburn, DL8 4QQSemi-DetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the DL8 4QJ postcode area, located within Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for DL8 4QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryMiddleham Church of England Aided SchoolVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DL8 4QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DL8 4QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCentral StoresCoverham Lane, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4QGWalking directions to Central Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DL8 4QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Rishi Sunak

Richmond and Northallerton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

DistrictNorth YorkshireE06000065
Parliamentary ConstituencyRichmond and NorthallertonE14001444
WardLeyburn & MiddlehamE05014290
ParishMiddlehamE04007505
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leyburn, Middleham & TunstallE02005787
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Richmondshire 006EE01027760
Police ForceNorth Yorkshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DL8 4QJ

Is DL8 4QJ (Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall) safe?

The area around DL8 4QJ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Yorkshire and The Humber as a whole the rate is about 113 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near DL8 4QJ?

The median sale price around DL8 4QJ in Leyburn & Middleham is £290,000 (about £305 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DL8 4QJ?

There is 1 school close to DL8 4QJ, including Middleham Church of England Aided School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is the area around DL8 4QJ?

DL8 4QJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,065 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DL8 4QJ (Leyburn, Middleham & Tunstall) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Richmond and Northallerton covering DL8 4QJ is Rishi Sunak (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election.