Area Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the DL8 postcode area.

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Population

19,115

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 41,750 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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2/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
2/10
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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.

home £322,500 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences884
Anti-social behaviour457
Criminal damage and arson191
Other theft172
Public order114

school Local Schools

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Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School

Good65 pupils
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Snape Community Primary School

Good33 pupils
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Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School

Good67 pupils
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Bedale Church of England Primary School

Good337 pupils
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West Burton Church of England Primary School

Good21 pupils
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Crakehall Church of England Primary School

Good108 pupils
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Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School

Good21 pupils
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Spennithorne Church of England Primary School

Good33 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

48 nearby
  • Hillside House Bed & Breakfast
  • Moto Services Leeming Bar
  • Riverside Bed & Breakfast
  • Thornton Lodge
  • Grove House
  • + 43 more
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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • One Stop Stores Ltd
  • Spar Store
  • Spar Stores
  • Thomas The Baker
  • Thomas The Baker
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

69 nearby
  • Wensleydale Ice Cream
  • West Burton Village Store
  • Fox & Hounds Inn
  • Fox And Hounds Hotel
  • Greenhills
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

30 nearby
  • The Bay Horse Inn
  • The Black Bull Inn
  • The Black Horse Inn
  • The Board Inn
  • The Countrymans Inn
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op
  • The Co-operative Group
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Fryer Tucks
  • Halls Fisheries
  • Hawes Pizza
  • Jakes Plaice
  • Middleham Fish And Chips
  • + 4 more