Valley Road is in Northallerton and in North Yorkshire district. DL6 1ET is located in the Northallerton South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Road, Northallerton, DL6 1ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL6 1JP, DL6 1JJ, DL6 1JH, DL6 1ES, DL6 1ER, DL6 1JN, DL6 1JW, DL6 1JL, DL6 1EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL6 1ET is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.9% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.1% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 33.9% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 43.1% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.2% | 45% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DL6 1ET this area, 28.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 28.3% | 3.9% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.5% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 15.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 10.4% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.2% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 17.9% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.3% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.6% | 96.6% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 93.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.6% | 93.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 94.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 34.1% | 13.5% | 20.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 113.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Northallerton North & Brompton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Northallerton North & Brompton and the 284th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Valley Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2017-12-13 | £173,134 |
DL6 1ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Hill Community Primary School Crosby Road , DL6 1AE | 2out of 4 | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Applegarth Primary School Upwell Road , DL7 8QF | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverton Primary School Mount Road , DL6 1RB | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Broomfield Avenue , DL7 8UL | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomfield School Broomfield Avenue , DL7 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northallerton School & Sixth Form College Brompton Road , DL6 1ED | 1out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service East Road , DL6 1SZ | 3out of 4 | 218 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dales School Morton-on-Swale , DL7 9QW | 3out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Bar Plus | Friarage Hospital / Friarage Hospital Access Road | 277 yd | |
| Everyman Cinema Northallerton | Everyman Cinema / 5 Treadmills, Crosby Road | 315 yd | |
| Governors House | Treadmills / Crosby Road | 379 yd | |
| Costa | Tesco Stores Limited / East Road | 419 yd | |
| Joe Cornish - Gallery Cafe | Register House / Zetland Street | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club Amadeus | Club Amadeus And Troubadour / Elder Road | 392 yd | |
| Anchor Lodge 1337 | 7 Friarage Street | 407 yd | |
| The Katch | Katch / 101 High Street | 485 yd | |
| The Masons Arms | Masons Arms / 82 High Street | 524 yd | |
| The Sportsmans | The Sportsman / Applegarth | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HK Chinese Takeaway | 66 The Crescent | 293 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Parkway House / East Road | 382 yd | |
| Odana Takeaway Ltd | Odana Pizza / 6 Friarage Street | 426 yd | |
| Dolcie Deli | Town Hall Buildings / High Street | 519 yd | |
| Romeo Takeaway | Pizza Time / 6 Regency Mews | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 1 Treadmills, Crosby Road | 336 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited / East Road | 419 yd | |
| Asda | Asda / Brompton Road | 455 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit 1 / Willow Beck Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bullamoor Memorial Park Forest Road | grass pitches | 207 yd |
| The Forum BULLAMOOR ROAD | 251 yd | |
| Body Talk Health And Fitness EAST ROAD | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Northallerton College GRAMMAR SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 578 yd |
| Northallerton School BROMPTON ROAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| J D'S Gym (Closed) Romanby Road | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Northallerton Leisure Centre STONE CROSS | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,068 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.