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DL7

NORTHALLERTON

County Durham, North East, England

DL7 is the postcode district for NORTHALLERTON, located in County Durham, North East.

Avg price £325,511
1yr change ▼ 26.7%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£325,511

▼ 26.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

13% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

243 Mbps

Property Prices in DL7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL7 is £325,511, which is 57% above the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL7 cost 13.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL7 have fallen 26.7% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £388,933 229
Semi-detached £253,241 223
Terraced £207,567 135
Flat £142,505 70
All types £325,511 705

5-Year Price History

£286K £312K £338K £364K £390K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in DL7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL7 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in DL7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL7 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Applegarth Primary School Primary Good mi
North and South Cowton Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Romanby Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Leeming RAF Community Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

3

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

67

Median Age

58%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
58.0%
Private rent
21.0%
Social rent
21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL7 are 243.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 82% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

243.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

87%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL7 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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DL7 — NORTHALLERTON

Area Summary

DL7 (NORTHALLERTON) offers property prices near the national average (£325,511), low crime (94% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (243 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL7?
The average house price in DL7 (NORTHALLERTON) is £325,511, based on 705 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 13% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 26.7% over the past year.
Is DL7 a safe area to live?
Crime in DL7 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in DL7?
There are 12 schools in or near DL7. 25% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. 2 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in DL7?
Council tax in DL7 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in DL7?
The average broadband download speed in DL7 is 243 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 87% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in DL7 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 58% of homes in DL7 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.