DL8 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Holly Road, 0.7km from Bedale in Aiskew. Administratively it sits within Aiskew & Leeming ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For serious buyers, DL8 1BH is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00140443 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLLY ROAD, DL8 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLLY ROAD, DL8 1BH.
424
41
£ 44,600 /yr
53%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. DL8 1BH's low deprivation rank, 72% ownership, and £205k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £205k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1BH. The average age is 41.3. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 202,500
2 sales · Mean £ 202,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
DL8 1BH has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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 Buster0.7 km
- Halls Fisheries0.7 km
- Jakes Plaice0.6 km
- Regency Pizza0.6 km
- The Right Choice0.6 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- The Food Weighhouse0.7 km
- Thomas The Baker0.7 km
- Askquiths Butchers0.7 km
- Ballantynes Chocolates & Confectionary0.7 km
- Earth Enchanted0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Three Coopers0.6 km
- The White Bear Hotel0.7 km
- Waggon And Horses0.7 km
- Bedale Riverside Club0.5 km
- The Green Dragon0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Institution0.7 km
- Serendipitea0.7 km
- Taste Of India0.7 km
- The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company0.7 km
- The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton10.3 km
- Thirsk15.5 km
Bus Stops
- Garden Centre0.1 km
- Garden Centre0.1 km
- St Mary & St Josephs Church0.2 km
- St Mary & St Josephs Church0.2 km
- Wyndale0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL81BH · Data under Open Government Licence