Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL8 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL8 1AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

544

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

DL8 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL8 1AR is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Bedale in Aiskew. Administratively it sits within Aiskew & Leeming ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DL8, DL8 1AR offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00140445 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1AR. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DL8 1AR has low crime rates — 29 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.

Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson8
Shoplifting7
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Bedale Church of England Primary School

Good337 pupils0.6 km
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Bedale High School

Good503 pupils0.8 km
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Mowbray School

Good289 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Belly Buster0.4 km
  • Halls Fisheries0.4 km
  • Jakes Plaice0.3 km
  • Regency Pizza0.3 km
  • The Right Choice0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • The Food Weighhouse0.4 km
  • Thomas The Baker0.3 km
  • Askquiths Butchers0.3 km
  • A & A S Collett0.7 km
  • Ballantynes Chocolates & Confectionary0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Three Coopers0.3 km
  • The White Bear Hotel0.3 km
  • Waggon And Horses0.4 km
  • Bedale Riverside Club0.2 km
  • The Green Dragon0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Institution0.4 km
  • Serendipitea0.3 km
  • Taste Of India0.4 km
  • The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company0.4 km
  • The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northallerton10.6 km
  • Thirsk15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • St Mary & St Josephs Church0.1 km
  • Bedale (Wensleydale Railway)0.2 km
  • St Mary & St Josephs Church0.2 km
  • Market Place0.3 km
  • Eccles Heddon Solicitors0.4 km