Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

DL8 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

291

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

DL8 1BJ has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

DL8 1BJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Bedale in Aiskew. Administratively it sits within Aiskew & Leeming ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, DL8 1BJ 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 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00140444 (shared with 8 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 1BJ. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

DL8 1BJ has low crime rates — 11 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Bedale Church of England Primary School

Good337 pupils0.9 km
S

Bedale High School

Good503 pupils1.0 km
A

Mowbray School

Good289 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

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
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • The Food Weighhouse0.7 km
  • Thomas The Baker0.6 km
  • Askquiths Butchers0.6 km
  • A & A S Collett1.0 km
  • Ballantynes Chocolates & Confectionary0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

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
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Institution0.7 km
  • Serendipitea0.6 km
  • Taste Of India0.7 km
  • The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company0.7 km
  • The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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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