Back Lane is in Aiskew, Bedale and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 1AU is located in the Aiskew & Leeming electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Back Lane, Aiskew, Bedale, DL8 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 1AY, DL8 1AT, DL8 1AZ, DL8 1EA, DL8 1AS, DL8 1BA, DL8 1AN, DL8 1BD, DL8 1BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL8 1AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of DL8 1AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28% | 23.2% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -14.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59% | 60.1% | 1.1% | 44.2% | 15.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.3% | 50.5% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 35.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 11.4% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around DL8 1AU this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.7% | -7.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.1% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 39.5% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 5.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.2% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 94.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.8% | 94.8% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 56.6% | 46.2% | 10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 16.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.8% lower than the Aiskew & Leeming average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Lane has the 21st lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aiskew & Leeming and the 359th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunskip Back Lane, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-12-20 | £272,130 |
| Hedworth Back Lane, Bedale, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-08-23 | £290,672 |
| Ascough House Back Lane, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-06-28 | £444,348 |
| Sunskip Back Lane, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2023-10-20 | £258,055 |
| Hedworth Back Lane, Bedale, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2022-03-01 | £259,023 |
DL8 1AU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Retired | 136 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 31 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale Church of England Primary School Firby Road , DL8 2AT | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aiskew, Leeming Bar Church of England Primary School 2 Leeming Lane , Leeming Bar DL7 9AU | 2out of 4 | 2,601 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School Roman Road , Leeming DL7 9SG | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School The Green , Crakehall DL8 1HP | 3out of 4 | 3,081 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snape Community Primary School Ings Lane , DL8 2TF | 3out of 4 | 4,607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale High School Fitzalan Road , DL8 2EQ | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mowbray School Masham Road , DL8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd | The Bridge / Aiskew Bank | 252 yd | |
| Whistle Stop Cafe | The Bridge / Aiskew Bank | 306 yd | |
| The North End | 19 North End | 383 yd | |
| Serendipitea | 15 Market Place | 411 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Bedale | 23 Market Place | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale Riverside Club | Bedale Riverside Club / 37 Emgate | 254 yd | |
| The Three Coopers | The Three Coopers / 2 Emgate | 383 yd | |
| The White Bear Hotel | White Bear Hotel / 1 South End | 453 yd | |
| The Shed | First Floor / 8 Market Place | 456 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 16 Market Place | 464 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Pizza | 11 North End | 382 yd | |
| The Old Right Choice | 21 North End | 386 yd | |
| Jakes Plaice | 29 North End | 390 yd | |
| Belly Buster | 4 Market Place / 0 Bedale, DL8 1EQ | 450 yd | |
| Halls Fisheries | 2 South End | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Market Chambers / 14 Market Place | 491 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale Park Football Pitch (Closed) North End | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Bedale Golf Club LEYBURN ROAD | golf | 626 yd |
| Bedale Leisure Centre FIRBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 905 yd |
| Bedale High School Fitzalan Road | grass pitches | 934 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.