DL8 is a postcode district in Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 1142 active and 150 retired postcodes.
The largest share of DL8 (27%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities (26%). A further 18% of the district is made up of a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes DL8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in DL8 are around £322k, up 3.0% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across DL8 at 112 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full DL8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
DL8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL8 postcode area.
19,115
49
£ 41,750 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
DL8 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £322k. Property prices are trending up 3.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School
Snape Community Primary School
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Bedale Church of England Primary School
West Burton Church of England Primary School
Crakehall Church of England Primary School
Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School
Spennithorne Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
48 nearby- Hillside House Bed & Breakfast
- Moto Services Leeming Bar
- Riverside Bed & Breakfast
- Thornton Lodge
- Grove House
- + 43 more
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- One Stop Stores Ltd
- Spar Store
- Spar Stores
- Thomas The Baker
- Thomas The Baker
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
69 nearby- Wensleydale Ice Cream
- West Burton Village Store
- Fox & Hounds Inn
- Fox And Hounds Hotel
- Greenhills
- + 64 more
Pub, NightClub
30 nearby- The Bay Horse Inn
- The Black Bull Inn
- The Black Horse Inn
- The Board Inn
- The Countrymans Inn
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op
- The Co-operative Group
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Fryer Tucks
- Halls Fisheries
- Hawes Pizza
- Jakes Plaice
- Middleham Fish And Chips
- + 4 more
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