Area Info for Leyburn (North Yorkshire)

Introduction to Leyburn

Leyburn is a small market town located in the heart of North Yorkshire, England. It is situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, offering picturesque landscapes and a rich history. The town is known for its charming streets, historic buildings, and vibrant community.

History

Historically, Leyburn has been a centre for agriculture and trade. The town's origins date back to medieval times, with evidence of its development around a market charter granted in the 13th century. Notable historical sites include the 12th-century Leyburn Castle, which now remains as ruins, and the old market square that continues to host regular markets.

Geography and Environment

Leyburn is nestled in the scenic Yorkshire Dales, characterised by rolling hills, lush green fields, and river valleys. The town is close to the River Ure, which adds to its scenic beauty. The surrounding landscape makes it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring nature.

Local Economy and Amenities

The local economy traditionally revolved around agriculture, but tourism now plays a significant role. Leyburn offers various amenities including shops, pubs, cafes, and accommodation options. The town also hosts events and festivals that attract visitors from across the region.

Transport

Leyburn is accessible by road, with good connections to nearby towns and cities. The town does not have a railway station, but bus services connect it to larger urban centres. The scenic routes and countryside make it a popular stop for visitors exploring North Yorkshire.

Events and Culture

Leyburn hosts several annual events, including the Leyburn Agricultural Show and the Wensleydale Railway's special events. The town also has a range of local clubs, societies, and cultural activities that reflect its vibrant community spirit.

Tourist Attractions

Apart from its historic sites, visitors can enjoy the Wensleydale Railway, which offers scenic train journeys. Nearby attractions include Bolton Castle, a historic medieval castle, and the beautiful landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales that provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Education
School
The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form0.00 miles
Richmond Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5HY
Leyburn Community Primary School0.22 miles
Wensleydale Avenue, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SD
Spennithorne Church of England Primary School1.72 miles
Spennithorne, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5PR
Middleham Church of England Aided School1.99 miles
Park Lane, Middleham, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QX
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School4.63 miles
Hunton, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1QB
Catterick Garrison, Carnagill Community Primary School5.59 miles
Leadmill Estate, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3HN
Aysgarth School5.79 miles
Newton-le-Willows, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1TF
Wavell Community Junior School5.95 miles
Wavell Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3BJ
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School5.95 miles
Wavell Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3BJ
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School6.10 miles
Brough Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4ED
Risedale Sports and Community College6.28 miles
Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD
Hipswell Church of England Primary School6.39 miles
Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BB
West Burton Church of England Primary School6.74 miles
West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JY
Colburn Community Primary School7.09 miles
Colburn Lane, Colburn, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4LS
Reeth Community Primary School7.19 miles
Healaugh Road, Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6SP
Kell Bank Church of England Primary School7.54 miles
Healey, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4LH
Health
Clinic
Leyburn Medical Practice0.28 miles
Brentwood, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5EP
BMI Healthcare Outreach Clinic - Leyburn Medical Centre0.28 miles
Brentwood, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5EP
Vulnerable Veterans & Adult Dependants Service (VVADS)6.29 miles
Horne Road,, DL9 4DF
Aysgarth Surgery7.05 miles
The Surgery, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3AA
Catterick Garrison8.94 miles
Catterick Health Centre, High Street, Catterick Village, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7LD
Bedale Health Centre9.46 miles
Sussex Street, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AH
Whorlton Hall Hospital14.91 miles
Whorlton, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8XQ
Hbss Park Street Surgery17.12 miles
7-8 Park Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2AX
Ripon Health Centre17.16 miles
Ripon And District Community Hosp, Firby Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PR
Newbus Grange Hospital17.21 miles
Hurworth Road, Neasham, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 1PE
Northern Echo Arena17.77 miles
Neasham Road, Hurworth Moor, Darlington, DL2 1DL
Virgin Care Darlington17.77 miles
Mowden Park R F C, Darlington Arena, Neasham Road, Hurworth Moor, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 1DL
Victoria House Residential Service17.97 miles
30-31 Victoria Embankment, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 5JR
Redlands Residential Service18.16 miles
122 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LP
Hollyhurst Hospital18.19 miles
118 Woodland Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 9LN
Specsavers Hearcare - Durham & Darlington - Darlington18.21 miles
41 High Row, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7QW
GP
Leyburn Medical Practice 0.28 miles
Leyburn Medical Practice, Brentwood, Leyburn, DL8 5EP
Harewood Medical Practice5.98 miles
The Harewood Med Practice, 42 Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3JD
Reeth Medical Centre7.07 miles
Reeth Medical Centre, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6SU
Dr TROUGHTON & partners7.16 miles
The Broadway, Colburn, Catterick Garrison, Richmond, DL9 4RF
Dr Wallace & Partners7.23 miles
The Friary Surgery, Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UJ
Quakers Lane Surgery7.24 miles
Quaker`s Lane Surgery, Richmond, DL10 4BB
Dr TROUGHTON & partners8.94 miles
The Health Centre, High Street, Catterick Village, Richmond, DL10 7LD
Dr HARFORD-CROSS & partners9.26 miles
The Surgery, Market Square, Masham, Ripon, HG4 4DZ
Glebe House Surgery9.50 miles
Glebe House Surgery, 19 Firby Road, Bedale, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2AT
Scorton Medical Centre10.20 miles
Stags Way, Scorton, Richmond, N Yorkshire, DL10 6HB
Dr HARFORD-CROSS & partners12.47 miles
Ashfield House, Kirkby Malzeard, Ripon, HG4 3SE
Dr HODGSON & partner13.85 miles
Aldbrough St. John, Richmond, DL11 7TH
Dr WEST & partners15.05 miles
Central Dales Practice, The Health Centre, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QR
Dr Walters & Partners, Mayford House Surgery15.24 miles
Mayford House Surgery, Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AW
Mowbray House Surgery15.58 miles
Mowbray House Surgery, Malpas Road, Northallerton, DL7 8FW
Feastfield Medical Centre15.85 miles
Nidderdale Group Practice, Feastfield Medical Centre, King Street, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5AT
Hospital
Duchess Of Kent Hospital6.29 miles
Duchess Of Kent Barracks, Horne Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4DF
Friary Hospital7.23 miles
Queens Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4UJ
Friarage Hospital Site15.98 miles
Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1JG
Mental health services at The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton15.98 miles
Northallerton, DL6 1JG
Richardson Hospital16.57 miles
John Street, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8ET
New Richardson Hospital16.57 miles
Victoria Road, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HT
Ripon and District Community Hospital17.16 miles
Firby Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2PR
Darlington Memorial Hospital18.34 miles
Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6HX
West Park Hospital, Darlington18.46 miles
Edward Pease Way, Darlington, Durham, DL2 2TS
Hundens Lane Day Hospital - Darlington18.63 miles
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1JE
BMI Woodlands Hospital19.23 miles
Morton Park Way, Darlington, DL1 4PL
Priory Hospital Middleton St George21.09 miles
Middleton St George, Darlington, Durham, DL2 1TS
Auckland Park Hospital, Bishop Auckland24.29 miles
Westfield Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 6AE
Bishop Auckland Hospital24.36 miles
Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6AD
Cygnet Hospital Harrogate24.37 miles
23 Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2JL
BMI The Duchy Hospital25.12 miles
Queens Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 0HF
Pharmacy
Js Langhorne0.34 miles
7 Market Place, Leyburn, DL8 5BG
Boots5.87 miles
Unit 2 Richmondshire Walk, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3EN
Tesco Stores Limited5.87 miles
Gough Road/Richmond Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3EN
Boots7.14 miles
15-16 Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4PX
Boots7.16 miles
19-20 Broadway, Colburn, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4RF
Js Langhorne Ltd7.17 miles
20 King Street, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4HP
Village Pharmacy8.93 miles
33 High Street, Catterick Village, DL10 7LL
Marsden Pharmacy 9.26 miles
Marsden Pharmacy Masham, Market Place, Masham, Ripon, HG4 4DZ
Mills Chemist9.42 miles
20 North End, Bedale, DL8 1AB
Bedale Pharmacy9.44 miles
Rowlands Pharmacy, 31 Northend, Market Place, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AF
J & E Hogg Ltd15.11 miles
Market Place, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3QX
The Co-Operative Pharmacy15.24 miles
Boroughbridge Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8BN
Day Lewis Plc15.58 miles
Mowbray House Surgery, Malpas Road, Northallerton, DL7 8FW
Boots15.77 miles
203-204 High Street, Northallerton, DL7 8LW
Pateley Bridge Pharmacy15.88 miles
25 High Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5AL
Tesco Stores Limited15.89 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, East Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1NP
Leisure
Park
CONSTABLE BURTON HALL (Grade II Listed)2.70 miles
FOXGLOVE COVERT4.88 miles
FREEHOLDER'S WOOD & RIDDING'S FIELD6.34 miles
TEMPLE GROUNDS (Grade II Listed)6.92 miles
HORNBY CASTLE PARK (Grade II Listed)7.31 miles
ST NICHOLAS, RICHMOND (Grade II Listed)7.44 miles
BALLOWFIELD7.99 miles
ASKE HALL (Grade II* Listed)8.50 miles
SWINTON CASTLE (Grade II* Listed)8.88 miles
THORP PERROW (Grade II Listed)9.65 miles
HACKFALL (Grade I Listed)11.31 miles
MIDDLETON LODGE (Grade II Listed)12.05 miles
NOSTERFIELD12.18 miles
FORCETT HALL (Grade II Listed)13.55 miles
ROKEBY PARK (Grade II* Listed)14.44 miles
YORKSHIRE DALES15.26 miles
Shop
Groceries
Co-op Leyburn0.34 miles
Leyburn, DL8 5BG
Costcutter Leyburn0.36 miles
4 Commercial Square, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BP
Costcutter Catterick Garrison5.16 miles
Munster Bks, Catterick Garrison, DL9 3PZ
Costcutter Catterick Garrison5.57 miles
Vimy Bks, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3PS
Costcutter Catterick Garrison5.57 miles
Helles Bks, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3PS
Tesco Catterick Garrison (Superstore)5.85 miles
Richmondshire Walk, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3EN
Iceland Catterick Garrison5.92 miles
Unit 6 Princes Gate, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 3BA
ALDI Richmond Road6.15 miles
Catterick Garrison, DL9 3JA
Costcutter Catterick Garrison6.29 miles
Somme Bks, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4LD
Costcutter Catterick Garrison6.44 miles
Gaza Bks, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4AU
SPAR Catterick6.47 miles
1 - 2, Hildyard Row, North Yorkshire, DL9 4DU
Nisa Ken Warne Ltd7.07 miles
Licensed Grocers, 22 Market Place, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4QG
Colburn New Store7.10 miles
71 Colburn Lane, Catterick Garrison DL9 4NJ
Co-op Richmond7.15 miles
Market Place, Richmond, DL10 4HU
Nisa S G Petch Ltd7.15 miles
21-23 Victoria Rd, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DW
Co-op Catterick Garrison7.17 miles
Colburn, DL9 4RF
Transport
Airport
Durham Tees Valley Airport20.82 miles
Leeds Bradford International Airport31.42 miles
Newcastle International Airport50.23 miles
Bus Stop
Wenslydale School (NE)0.13 miles
Wenslydale School (SW)0.14 miles
Dale Grove (S)0.17 miles
Mount Drive (N)0.17 miles
Market Place (E)0.34 miles
St Matthews Terr (SE)0.35 miles
Middleham Road (NW)0.36 miles
Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway) ()0.37 miles
Opp York Dales Park (W)0.68 miles
Yorks Dales Park (E)0.71 miles
Curlow Close (SE)0.97 miles
Methodist Church (NW)1.12 miles
Hargill (SE)1.13 miles
Cross Keys Inn (W)1.25 miles
Waterfalls (E)1.57 miles
Waterfalls (W)1.57 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge South Side30.34 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side30.45 miles
Railway Station
Northallerton Rail Station15.48 miles
Darlington Rail Station18.13 miles
North Road Rail Station18.84 miles
Thirsk Rail Station19.13 miles
Dinsdale Rail Station19.99 miles
Garsdale Rail Station20.26 miles
Tees-side Airport Rail Station21.38 miles
Dent Rail Station21.87 miles
Heighington Rail Station21.88 miles
Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station22.39 miles
Yarm Rail Station22.73 miles
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station22.79 miles
Shildon Rail Station22.89 miles
Ribblehead Rail Station22.91 miles
Allens West Rail Station23.65 miles
Kirkby Stephen Rail Station24.00 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (DL8 5H*)
Number of Properties in Catchment339
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
21, RISEBER

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DF		£285,000
2025-04-07
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-11-15   £285,000
DALE VIEW BARN, SHAWL QUARRY LANE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5BU		£478,000
2025-03-31
detached
freehold
LAVENDER COTTAGE, SMITHY LANE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DZ		£175,000
2025-03-20
terraced
freehold
Sold 2018-07-27   £135,000
MOOR PARK, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5LA		£870,000
2024-08-23
otherPropertyType
freehold
THORNBOROUGH CLOSE, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DE		£475,000
2024-11-29
detached
freehold
BUTTERCUP COTTAGE, 14, GROVE SQUARE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AG		£225,000
2024-08-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2018-10-18   £160,000
2, SHAWL TERRACE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DA		£225,000
2024-09-20
terraced
freehold
6, GROVE SQUARE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AE		£415,000
2024-01-08
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2021-11-10   £390,000
4, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£185,000
2023-11-23
semidetached
leasehold
SECRET GARDEN HOUSE, GROVE SQUARE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AG		£1,050,000
2023-09-22
otherPropertyType
freehold
5, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£215,000
2023-08-29
otherPropertyType
leasehold
WENSLEY HOUSE, GROVE SQUARE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AG		£372,000
2023-07-14
terraced
freehold
8, SHAWL TERRACE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DA		£330,499
2023-07-03
semidetached
freehold
THORNBOROUGH COTTAGES (1), MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AD		£285,000
2023-03-17
semidetached
freehold
PARK HOUSE, HIGH STREET

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AQ		£125,000
2023-01-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
FITZROY HOUSE, LOVE LANE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DB		£530,000
2022-07-15
detached
freehold
POLICE STATION, HIGH STREET

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AQ		£325,000
2022-07-14
otherPropertyType
freehold
THE ORCHARD, GROVE SQUARE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AE		£915,000
2022-04-29
detached
freehold
BRAESIDE, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DJ		£415,000
2021-12-07
detached
freehold
NORFOLK HOUSE, HIGH STREET

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AQ		£340,000
2021-11-26
otherPropertyType
freehold
8, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£215,000
2021-07-09
flatmaisonette
leasehold
UNDERCLIFFE, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DJ		£625,000
2021-04-30
detached
freehold
LEYBURN BADMINTON CLUB, HIGH STREET

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AQ		£110,000
2021-04-16
otherPropertyType
freehold
ROSEDALE, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DH		£473,000
2021-01-20
detached
freehold
6, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£110,000
2020-12-18
flatmaisonette
leasehold
10A, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£146,100
2020-12-17
terraced
leasehold
2, RISEBER LANE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DQ		£231,000
2020-11-26
semidetached
freehold
SOUTH VIEW, 13, RISEBER

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DF		£131,000
2020-10-09
semidetached
freehold
10, GROVE SQUARE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AE		£295,000
2020-09-18
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2018-08-03   £285,000
MAINS LANE BARN, MOOR ROAD
BELLERBY
LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5NZ		£650,000
2020-09-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
3, RISEBER

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DF		£205,000
2020-07-24
semidetached
freehold
3, YEW TREE CLOSE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5SU		£155,500
2020-02-13
terraced
freehold
20, THE SHAWL

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DG		£373,500
2019-12-02
detached
freehold
1, YEW TREE CLOSE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5SU		£219,995
2019-11-11
terraced
freehold
YARKER BANK FARMHOUSE, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5LA		£650,000
2019-08-28
detached
freehold
DAISY COTTAGE, GROVE SQUARE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AE		£135,000
2019-08-27
semidetached
freehold
6A, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£144,000
2019-05-31
flatmaisonette
leasehold
3, RISEBER LANE

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DQ		£210,500
2019-03-29
terraced
freehold
8, RISEBER

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DF		£110,000
2018-11-15
semidetached
freehold
12, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£122,000
2018-11-02
flatmaisonette
leasehold
BEAUMONT, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DH		£380,000
2018-10-31
detached
freehold
16, THE SHAWL

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DG		£282,000
2018-08-08
semidetached
freehold
THORNBOROUGH HOUSE, MOOR ROAD

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AD		£570,000
2018-08-03
detached
freehold
2, MANOR COURT

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5DD		£124,000
2017-11-24
flatmaisonette
leasehold
H S B C, HIGH STREET

LEYBURN
NORTH YORKSHIRE
DL8 5AL		£322,500
2017-11-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
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