Town Head Avenue Settle, North Yorkshire
21 addresses across 1 postcode (BD24), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9600598.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £529,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 5, D: 7).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Settle, about 560 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 162 to 172 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Townhead Surgery, about 110 m away.
- People: About 340 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 65% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £529,000 | £355,000 | £703,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £400,000 | £320,000 | £480,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £277,500 | £277,500 | £277,500 |
| 2014 | 1 | £335,000 | £335,000 | £335,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £316,000 | £316,000 | £316,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £212,250 | £212,000 | £212,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £247,500 | £247,500 | £247,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2024 | 9 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £355,000 | |
| 18 Apr 2024 | 2 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £703,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | 15 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2023 | 18 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £480,000 | |
| 30 May 2019 | 19 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 10 May 2017 | 6 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2016 | 13 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 3 Jul 2015 | 10 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £277,500 | |
| 23 Jul 2014 | 4 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £335,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 5 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2010 | 11 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £316,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2009 | 1 BD24 9RQ | Semi-detached | £212,500 | |
| 20 May 2009 | 18 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2008 | 7 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2007 | 16 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 10 Mar 2006 | 14 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £280,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 19 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £246,000 | |
| 7 Apr 2005 | 3 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £247,500 | |
| 18 Jun 2004 | 1A BD24 9RQ | Semi-detached | £127,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2003 | 6 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £207,000 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 12 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 11 Aug 1999 | 4 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £135,000 | |
| 24 Sep 1997 | 9 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | 11 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £102,400 | |
| 17 Jun 1996 | 8 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £90,000 | |
| 19 May 1995 | 16 BD24 9RQ | Detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 119 m². Most common: House, detached (12); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (8); 1976-1982 (2); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (11).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 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 C (24% of about 890 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- NYCCDepot,Kirkgate: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (300 m)
- CarparkoffLowerGreenfootandCommercialStreet: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Premisesandfirestation,MillCloseandKingsMillLane, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- NYCCDepotnorthofKing'sMill, Pemrissioned (610 m (0.4 miles))
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, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 162 m and 172 m above sea level (167 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD24 9RQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Settle 147,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Giggleswick 15,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Long Preston 18,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 15 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Market Place Settle | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 46.3 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Townhead Surgery | 110 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis Dental Care LTD | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Castleberg Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Settle Police Station | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Settle - Church Street PFS, Church Street Cashzone | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,650 m² | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 350 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Folly, a listed building (Grade I), 350 m south. 92 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 4 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Folly | Listed building, Grade I | 350 m south |
| Settle Quaker Meeting House | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-west |
| Settle Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Settle Bridge | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Giggleswick market cross | Scheduled monument | 900 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castlebergh Plantation | Wood | 200 m south |
| Low High Hill | Hill | 440 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Middle High Hill | Hill | 600 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Springs Wood | Wood | 680 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Lord's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Scaleber Force | Waterfall | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 21 |
4 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Settle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Settle College | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Giggleswick Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon BD24 9JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| The Fisherman Restaurant BD24 9JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Milano Pizzas BD24 9JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Attermire Cafe Bar BD24 9EF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Asda Express Settle – Church Street PFS BD24 9JD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Settle Spice BD24 9EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Truly Scrumptious BD24 9EJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Bold Settle BD24 9EJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Coffee in the Cave BD24 9EJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Vault 1789 BD24 9EH | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 4 Oct 2024 |
| Shambles Fish Bar BD24 9EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Dales Deli Sandwich Bar Settle BD24 9EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Matteo's Italian Restaurant BD24 9EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2026 |
| The Royal Oak BD24 9ED | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 4 Good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| The Nettle BD24 9ED | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (10); On or near Parking Area (3); On or near Howson'S Yard (3); On or near Supermarket (3); On or near Church Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 54% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 65% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 28% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 30% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 59% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 25% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- BD24 9RQ: 21 addresses of 22 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Townhead Way · Townhead · Town Head Court · Townhead Rise · Townhead Croft · Constitution Hill · Mains View · Market Place · Market Place · Castle Hill · Church Street · Dawsons Court
All the streets in BD24 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.