Back Street Middleham, North Yorkshire
30 addresses across 6 postcodes (DL8), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31904446.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (E: 4, F: 3, G: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 24.3 km (15 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 148 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leyburn Medical Practice, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 63% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 135 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, mid-terrace (2); House, detached (2). Built: before 1900 (9). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in North Yorkshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,544 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,696 | £1,979 | £2,262 | £2,544 | £3,110 | £3,675 | £4,241 | £5,089 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (27% of about 710 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Middleham (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 40.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1-3 Castle Hill, grade II
- BLACK SWAN INN, grade II
- CARRIAGE DRIVE GATES AND GATEWAY TO THE GROVE, grade II
- CASTLE HILL HOUSE WEST, grade II
- Castle Hotel and Foxtor House, grade II
- CASTLE HOUSE, grade II
- CASTLE KEEP ART AND CRAFT SHOP, grade II
- CENTRAL STORES AND AWNING, grade II
- CLARENDON HOUSE AND RAILINGS, grade II
- COACH HOUSE TO CASTLE HILL HOUSE, grade II
- DESMOND HOUSE, grade II
- GATES AND GATE-PIERS TO CASTLE HILL HOUSE, grade II
- GATES TO MILLERS' HOUSE, GATE-POSTS AND RAILINGS, grade II
- GLASGOW COTTAGE, grade II
- GLASGOW HOUSE AND GATE PIERS, grade II
- HILL HOUSE EAST GATE-PIERS AND RAILINGS, grade II
- HILL HOUSE WEST AND RAILINGS, grade II
- HOUSE OCCUPIED BY MR AND MRS MONTGOMERY, HOUSE OCCUPIED BY MR BROWN, BOW COTTAGE AND SCREEN WALL, grade II
- JASMINE HOUSE AND FERNDALE HOUSE AND RAILINGS, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK OUTSIDE TOWN HALL, grade II
- KENT HOUSE, grade II
- LAMP STANDARD, grade II
- MARKET CROSS, grade II
- MILLERS' HOUSE, grade II
- MILTON HOUSE AND RAILINGS, grade II
- OLD SCHOOL AND RAILINGS, grade II
- PEAR TREE HOUSE, grade II
- PICKERSGILL, BUTCHER, grade II
- POST OFFICE, grade II
- PREMISES OF THE WENSLEYDALE ADVERTISER, grade II
And 10 more.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 5 October 2026 to 6 October 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Finished in the last three months
- 11 September 2026 to 14 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
- 1 September 2026 to 3 September 2026: BT, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DL8 4QR | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL8 4QW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL8 4QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL8 4QP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL8 4RD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| DL8 4QL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 137 m and 148 m above sea level (141 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL8 4QL | 100% | 44% | 0% | 0% |
| DL8 4QN | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| DL8 4QP | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| DL8 4QR | 100% | 92% | 0% | 0% |
| DL8 4QW | 100% | 17% | 0% | 0% |
| DL8 4RD | 100% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northallerton 798,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 24.3 km (15 miles) |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Place Middleham | 50 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 47.5 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Leyburn Medical Practice | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Leyburn Dental Practice | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Hospital | Friary Hospital | 14.1 km (8.7 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police - Leyburn Police Station | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central Stores, Middleham Cashzone | 110 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,180 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 150 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Canaan 2,950 m² | 260 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Middleham market cross, a scheduled monument, 80 m north. 59 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Middleham market cross | Scheduled monument | 80 m north |
| Middleham Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m south-west |
| Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric castle. | Scheduled monument | 140 m south-west |
| The Swine Cross | Scheduled monument | 160 m west |
| Church of St Mary and St Alkelda | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| William's Hill | Hill | 500 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Sharp Hill | Hill | 680 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Spennithorne Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Pinker's Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Hargill Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Bellerby Bottom | Valley | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 15 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 30 |
17 of the street's 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North Yorkshire: see them on the North Yorkshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleham Church of England Aided School | Primary | 7–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spennithorne Church of England VA Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleham FIsh And Chips DL8 4NP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Dante Arms DL8 4NP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
| The Black Bull Inn DL8 4NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2024 |
| The Wensleydale Hotel & Tack Room Restaurant DL8 4PE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Fairhurst Catering Ltd DL8 4PL | Mobile caterer | 350 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2025 |
| S W Adamson DL8 4PT | Distributors/Transporters | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Castle Hill (10); On or near Back Street (8); On or near Black Bull Yard (4); On or near Church Street (2); On or near Kirkgate (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 63% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 26% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- DL8 4QR: 15 addresses
- DL8 4QW: 6 addresses of 11 in the postcode
- DL8 4QN: 4 addresses
- DL8 4QP: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- DL8 4RD: 2 addresses of 3 in the postcode
- DL8 4QL: 1 address of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Castle Mews · Market Place · Grove Terrace · Castle Hill · Market Place · Back Lane · Church Street · Canaan Lane · West End · North Road · Leyburn Road · Dog Hill
All the streets in DL8 and across North Yorkshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.