Ashdowne Close is in Little Crakehall, Bedale and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 1LG is located in the Aiskew & Leeming electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1983-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashdowne Close, Little Crakehall, Bedale, DL8 1LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 1JA, DL8 1JD, DL8 1LQ, DL8 1LF, DL8 1JB, DL8 1HZ, DL8 1JG, DL8 1HL, DL8 1HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL8 1LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 1LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.4% 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 | 22.4% | 21% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -16.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 62.4% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 18.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 36.9% | -9.4% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 39.9% | 0.8% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 18% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 23.4% | 12.0% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 30.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| White | 100% | 99.7% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 96.7% | 97.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 97.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 76.7% | 5.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 76.4% | 46.2% | 30.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashdowne Close was 30.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Aiskew & Leeming average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashdowne Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aiskew & Leeming and the 825th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ashdowne Close, Bedale, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2022-07-28 | £270,181 |
| 7 Ashdowne Close, Bedale, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,750 | 2004-08-09 | £288,887 |
DL8 1LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DL8 1LG 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL8 1LG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School The Green , Crakehall DL8 1HP | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School Hackforth , DL8 1PE | 3out of 4 | 3,180 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedale Church of England Primary School Firby Road , DL8 2AT | 3out of 4 | 3,988 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 | 5,258 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Thornton Watlass , HG4 4AH | 3out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 4,147 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aysgarth School Newton-le-Willows , DL8 1TF | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mowbray School Masham Road , DL8 2SD | 3out of 4 | 3,833 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 Bay Horse Inn | Bay Horse Inn / The Green | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crakehall Cricket Club The Green | grass pitches | 517 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 | 33.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 5.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.