DL8 1DB is a sought-after residential area located 1.2km 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 1DB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% 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 10 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00140446 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DL8 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DL8 1DB.
504
42
£ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL8 1DB combines high owner-occupation (74%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1DB. The average age is 42.1. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DL8 1DB has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School
Bedale Church of England Primary School
Bedale High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar Store0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton9.8 km
- Thirsk15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rigby Terrace0.2 km
- Rigby Terrace0.2 km
- Kendora0.2 km
- Wyndale0.2 km
- Warwick House Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL81DB · Data under Open Government Licence