Is DL8 1DZ a safe place to live?

Yes, DL8 1DZ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 13 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in DL8 1DZ?

The average property price in DL8 1DZ is currently around £282k.

What is the population of DL8 1DZ?

The population for the DL8 1DZ area is approximately 504 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

BEDALE ROAD, DL8 1DZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDALE ROAD, DL8 1DZ.

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Population

504

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Avg Age

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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

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DL8 1DZ combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£282k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £282k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DL8 1DZ is a sought-after residential area on Bedale Road, 1.2km from Leeming Bar in Aiskew. Administratively it sits within Aiskew & Leeming ward and the Richmond (Yorks) constituency.

For serious buyers, DL8 1DZ is 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 1DZ 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 1DZ. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 314,425

3 sales · Mean £ 349,595

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

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

DL8 1DZ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime2

Anti-social behaviour1

Drugs1

Other theft1

Shoplifting1

school Local Schools

Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement39 pupils1.0 km

Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School

Good38 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

McDonalds Restaurant0.3 km
Temple Fun0.9 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Spar Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Northallerton9.3 km
Thirsk15.1 km

Bus Stops

Warwick House Farm0.2 km
Motel A1 junction0.2 km
Motel A1 junction0.2 km
Rigby Terrace0.4 km
Rigby Terrace0.5 km