DL8 1DW is a sought-after residential area on The Paddock, 1.1km from Bedale in Aiskew. Administratively it sits within Aiskew & Leeming ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.
For serious buyers, DL8 1DW 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 9 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00140446 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE PADDOCK, DL8 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE PADDOCK, DL8 1DW.
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
DL8 1DW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DL8 1DW. 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 1DW has low crime rates — 9 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- McDonalds Restaurant1.0 km
- The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Whistle Stop Cafe0.8 km
- Big Sheep Little Cow - Oakwoods Enterprises0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Bedale Riverside Club0.9 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar Store0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Northallerton9.9 km
- Thirsk15.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wyndale0.1 km
- Kendora0.1 km
- Rigby Terrace0.2 km
- Rigby Terrace0.3 km
- Garden Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: DL81DW · Data under Open Government Licence