Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

SPRUCE GILL AVENUE, DL8 1DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRUCE GILL AVENUE, DL8 1DN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

504

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

DL8 1DN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £237k, 74% 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.

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

DL8 1DN is a sought-after residential area on Spruce Gill Avenue, 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 1DN offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 £237k. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00140446 (shared with 21 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 1DN. 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

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 230,000

8 sales · Mean £ 229,687

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DL8 1DN 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Bedale Church of England Primary School

Good337 pupils1.4 km
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Bedale High School

Good503 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Bedale Riverside Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar Store0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Northallerton9.9 km
  • Thirsk15.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Kendora0.1 km
  • Wyndale0.1 km
  • Rigby Terrace0.2 km
  • Rigby Terrace0.2 km
  • Garden Centre0.4 km