DL8 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Bedale Road, 1.1km 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 1DF 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £253k, up 230.5% 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00140446 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDALE ROAD, DL8 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDALE ROAD, DL8 1DF.
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 1DF combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£253k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 230.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1DF. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
7 sales · Mean £ 317,928
Flat
£ 105,000
2 sales · Mean £ 105,000
Detached
£ 254,500
2 sales · Mean £ 254,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
DL8 1DF has low crime rates — 8 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
Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- McDonalds Restaurant0.9 km
- The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Whistle Stop Cafe0.9 km
- Big Sheep Little Cow - Oakwoods Enterprises0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bedale Riverside Club1.0 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar Store0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton9.8 km
- Thirsk15.3 km
Bus Stops
- Kendora0.0 km
- Wyndale0.1 km
- Rigby Terrace0.1 km
- Rigby Terrace0.2 km
- Garden Centre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: DL81DF · Data under Open Government Licence