Postcode report
DL6 2HY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About DL6 2HY: area rating, property, schools and local change
DL6 2HY is a postcode in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DL6 2HY, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DL6 2HY are local prosperity and property market signals, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DL6 2HY is based on Richmondshire 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,499 residents, 32 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DL6 2HY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DL6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £265k from 66 rolling sales, down 11.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DL6 2HY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DL6 2HY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DL6 2HY
Is DL6 2HY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DL6 2HY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for DL6 2HY?
LocaleIQ matched DL6 2HY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DL6 2HY?
The latest median sold price is £265k based on 66 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DL6 2HY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.