DL8 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Emgate, 0.2km from Bedale in Bedale. Administratively it sits within Bedale ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for DL8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00140451 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMGATE, DL8 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMGATE, DL8 1AL.
328
55
£ 44,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: DL8 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates DL8 1AL — age 55, 54% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £177k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1AL. The average age is 55.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 161,000
4 sales · Mean £ 172,487
Flat
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
1 sales · Mean £ 175,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL8 1AL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bedale Church of England Primary School
Bedale High School
Mowbray School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Belly Buster0.1 km
- Halls Fisheries0.2 km
- Jakes Plaice0.1 km
- Regency Pizza0.1 km
- The Right Choice0.1 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Food Weighhouse0.1 km
- Thomas The Baker0.1 km
- Askquiths Butchers0.1 km
- A & A S Collett0.7 km
- Ballantynes Chocolates & Confectionary0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Three Coopers0.1 km
- The White Bear Hotel0.2 km
- Waggon And Horses0.1 km
- Bedale Riverside Club0.1 km
- The Green Dragon0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Institution0.2 km
- Serendipitea0.1 km
- Taste Of India0.1 km
- The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company0.1 km
- The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.1 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton10.9 km
- Thirsk15.8 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Eccles Heddon Solicitors0.2 km
- Bedale (Wensleydale Railway)0.3 km
- Wycar Bowling Green0.3 km
- St Mary & St Josephs Church0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL81AL · Data under Open Government Licence