2025 Housing Needs Research & Findings

The UDCLT and North Yorkshire Council’s Rural Housing Enablers wanted to formally assess the level of shortage for affordable, sustainable housing for people born, living or working in the Upper Dales. 
Read the report and findings below. 

2025 Upper Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Housing Needs Survey Final Report

FINAL HOUSING NEEDS SURVEY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2025

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Feb & March 2025 Upper Swaledale and Arkengarthdale Parish Profiles for Housing

North Yorkshire Council's Rural Housing Enablers have gathered together some interesting information on our local parishes with regards housing availability and costs in the area in Feb and March 2025.  They clearly illustrate a need for affordable housing in the area, and will inform our Housing Needs Survey. Click on the titles below to read the detail. 
Arkengarthdale Parish Profile March 2025
Reeth Parish Profile February 2025
Melbecks including Gunnerside Parish Profile March 2025
Muker Parish Profile March 2025
Marrick Parish Profile March 2025
Ellerton Abbey Parish Profile March 2025
Grinton Parish Profile 2025
Marske Parish Profile February 2025
New Forest Parish Profile February 2025

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