DL8 1BA is a sought-after residential area on Bedale Road, 0.5km from Bedale in Aiskew. Administratively it sits within Aiskew & Leeming ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For serious buyers, DL8 1BA is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00140445 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDALE ROAD, DL8 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDALE ROAD, DL8 1BA.
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 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £442k, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1BA. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 442,500
2 sales · Mean £ 442,500
Terraced
£ 154,250
2 sales · Mean £ 154,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL8 1BA has low crime rates — 20 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 Buster0.5 km
- Halls Fisheries0.5 km
- Jakes Plaice0.5 km
- Regency Pizza0.5 km
- The Right Choice0.5 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- The Food Weighhouse0.5 km
- Thomas The Baker0.5 km
- Askquiths Butchers0.5 km
- A & A S Collett0.8 km
- Ballantynes Chocolates & Confectionary0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Three Coopers0.5 km
- The White Bear Hotel0.5 km
- Waggon And Horses0.5 km
- Bedale Riverside Club0.3 km
- The Green Dragon0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Institution0.5 km
- Serendipitea0.5 km
- Taste Of India0.5 km
- The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company0.5 km
- The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton10.5 km
- Thirsk15.5 km
Bus Stops
- St Mary & St Josephs Church0.0 km
- St Mary & St Josephs Church0.1 km
- Bedale (Wensleydale Railway)0.2 km
- Garden Centre0.3 km
- Garden Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL81BA · Data under Open Government Licence