Oak Close Leyburn, North Yorkshire
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (DL8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31904870.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £277,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8).
- Flood: 11 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 D; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 91% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 24.9 km (15 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 176 to 178 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 9 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leyburn Medical Practice, about 250 m away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 32% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 13 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2025 | 1 | £199,500 | £199,500 | £199,500 |
| 2023 | 2 | £187,500 | £150,000 | £225,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £150,500 | £150,500 | £150,500 |
| 2021 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | £143,500 | £118,965 | £232,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 1 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £277,500 | |
| 1 Dec 2025 | 15 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £199,500 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 3 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 26 May 2023 | 10 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £150,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 11 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £150,500 | |
| 14 May 2021 | 5 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £185,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2018 | 16 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £143,500 | |
| 8 Nov 2018 | 14 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £143,500 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2018 | 15 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £143,500 | New build. |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 18 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £157,500 | New build. |
| 25 Oct 2018 | 12 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £143,500 | New build. |
| 19 Oct 2018 | 17 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £157,500 | New build. |
| 12 Oct 2018 | 11 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £120,050 | New build. |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 9 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £120,050 | New build. |
| 5 Oct 2018 | 10 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £118,965 | New build. |
| 3 Oct 2018 | 7 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £118,965 | New build. |
| 28 Sep 2018 | 8 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £120,050 | New build. |
| 20 Sep 2018 | 6 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £120,050 | New build. |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 5 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £171,500 | New build. |
| 31 Aug 2018 | 4 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £169,950 | New build. |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 1 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £232,500 | New build. |
| 24 Aug 2018 | 3 DL8 5BY | Terraced | £171,500 | New build. |
| 17 Aug 2018 | 2 DL8 5BY | Semi-detached | £232,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 68 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (4); House, end-terrace (3); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 2018 (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (26% of about 1,520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- 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.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 8 addresses are in areas at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 18 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 5BY | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 2 / 10 | unlikely |
| DL8 5BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 6 / 1 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 176 m and 178 m above sea level (177 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL8 5BY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DL8 5BZ | 100% | 91% | 91% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northallerton 798,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 24.9 km (15 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Matthews Terr Leyburn | 170 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 33.9 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 50.4 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leyburn Medical Practice | 250 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Day Lewis Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Alpha Dental Dales | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Friary Hospital | 12 km (7.5 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police - Leyburn Police Station | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Leyburn Cashzone | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 410 m² | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 880 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 850 m² | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul, a listed building (Grade II*), 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west. 34 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Leyburn Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 670 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castlebank Plantation | Wood | 470 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Reservoir Plantation | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Thorny Covert | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Harmby Gill | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Bedale Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
| Bellerby Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 9 |
3 of the street's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyburn Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wensleydale School | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyburn Station Cafe DL8 5ET | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Greenhills DL8 5EY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 200 m | 5 Very good | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Your Fitness Needs DL8 5BF | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Eastfield Lodge DL8 5EL | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Broadacres Housing Association DL8 5BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Leyburn Filling Station DL8 5EU | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Clyde House DL8 5AY | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Dragon Inn DL8 5BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Chambers Coffee House DL8 5BD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Saffron Indian Restaurant DL8 5BG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Tennants Auctioneers DL8 5SG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Leyburn Livestock Auction DL8 5DP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Halls Family Butchers DL8 5BG | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Thomas The Baker DL8 5AS | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Harmby Road (4); On or near Oak Close (3); On or near Petrol Station (2); On or near Brentwood (1); On or near Wensleydale Avenue (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 56% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 51% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 48% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 32% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 9 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
Nearby streets
Station Rise · South View · Bolton Way · Bolton Court · Brentwood · St Matthews Terrace · Hawthorn Close · Badger Court · Cliff Drive · Ellerclose Road · Rowan Court · St Matthew's Close
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.