Sycamore Close Spennithorne, North Yorkshire
17 addresses across 1 postcode (DL8), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31902363.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £275,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 4, F: 1, G: 1).
- 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 E; Band D in North Yorkshire costs £2,544 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 23.2 km (14 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leyburn Medical Practice, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £293,000 | £293,000 | £293,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £161,000 | £161,000 | £161,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £150,500 | £150,500 | £150,500 |
| 2013 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £147,500 | £135,000 | £170,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £180,475 | £171,000 | £189,950 |
| 1998 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £45,000 | £45,000 | £45,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2026 | 1 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2024 | 4 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2021 | 10 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £293,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2017 | 4 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £161,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2014 | 13 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £150,500 | |
| 5 Jun 2013 | 1 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2011 | 12 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £135,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2011 | 14 DL8 5PP | Detached | £147,500 | |
| 28 Apr 2011 | 5 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £170,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2006 | 8 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £171,000 | |
| 2 Jun 2006 | 1 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £189,950 | |
| 18 Sep 1998 | 12 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £55,000 | |
| 28 Feb 1997 | 1 DL8 5PP | Semi-detached | £45,000 |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (9); Bungalow, semi-detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (6); 1930-1949 (3); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (24% of about 700 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Spennithorne (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 1 October 2026 to 14 October 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Disconnection or alteration of supply, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major (paa) works)
- 1 October 2026 to 14 October 2026: NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC, Disconnection or alteration of supply, road closure, on the footway, carriageway (major works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 124 m and 127 m above sea level (125 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL8 5PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Northallerton 798,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 23.2 km (14 miles) |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Primary School Spennithorne | 90 m |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Teesside International Airport MME | 33.3 km (21 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 48.8 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Leyburn Medical Practice | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Alpha Dental Dales | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Friary Hospital | 12.4 km (7.7 miles) |
| Police station | North Yorkshire Police - Leyburn Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Central Stores, Middleham Cashzone | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,550 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,850 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade I), 240 m south-east. 13 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade I | 240 m south-east |
| Middleham market cross | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| The Swine Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric castle. | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Colliwath Wood | Wood | 380 m north-east |
| Bedale Hill | Hill | 400 m (0.2 miles) north-east |
| Willow Garth | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Hargill Wood | Wood | 820 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Harmby Gill | Lake or reservoir | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Bellerby Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 17 |
7 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spennithorne Church of England VA Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 110 m | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Middleham Church of England Aided School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
No rated food businesses within 500 m (0.3 miles).
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (north-yorkshire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 64% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 38% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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 5PP: 17 addresses of 19 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Thorney Meadows · Thorney Cottages · Beckwood · Annasgarth · Stable Cottages · Annasgarth 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.