DL8 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Aiskew Bank, 0.3km 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 1AS 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, up 100.9% year-on-year. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00140445 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AISKEW BANK, DL8 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AISKEW BANK, DL8 1AS.
544
45
£ 44,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
DL8 1AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £323k, 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. Property prices are trending up 100.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1AS. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 432,000
1 sales · Mean £ 432,000
Terraced
£ 207,750
2 sales · Mean £ 207,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL8 1AS has low crime rates — 31 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 Buster0.4 km
- Halls Fisheries0.3 km
- Jakes Plaice0.3 km
- Regency Pizza0.4 km
- The Right Choice0.3 km
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 & Confectionary0.3 km
- + 3 more
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
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Institution0.3 km
- Serendipitea0.3 km
- Taste Of India0.3 km
- The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company0.4 km
- The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.1 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton10.6 km
- Thirsk15.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bedale (Wensleydale Railway)0.1 km
- St Mary & St Josephs Church0.2 km
- St Mary & St Josephs Church0.2 km
- Eccles Heddon Solicitors0.3 km
- Market Place0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL81AS · Data under Open Government Licence