Kingfisher Drive is in Aiskew, Bedale and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 1XG is located in the Aiskew & Leeming electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingfisher Drive, Aiskew, Bedale, DL8 1XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 1UT, DL8 1XB, DL8 1DA, DL8 1XN, DL8 1XF, DL8 1BP, DL8 1DW, DL8 1DD, DL8 1UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding DL8 1XG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 53.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 1XG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 26% | 24.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 58.1% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 6.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 51.7% | 52.9% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.4% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.1% | 14.7% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 10% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 16.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 22.3% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 28.2% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.6% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.1% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 93.8% | 93.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 93.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingfisher Drive was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Aiskew & Leeming average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingfisher Drive has the 12th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aiskew & Leeming and the 693rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 142.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Kingfisher Drive, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2023-12-08 | £404,629 |
| 24 Kingfisher Drive, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2023-07-25 | £352,324 |
| 4 Kingfisher Drive, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-06-01 | £331,348 |
| 36 Kingfisher Drive, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2020-10-30 | £359,016 |
| 4 Kingfisher Drive, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2020-06-30 | £307,227 |
DL8 1XG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 1,311 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 | 2,057 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School Roman Road , Leeming DL7 9SG | 3out of 4 | 2,478 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School The Green , Crakehall DL8 1HP | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeming RAF Community Primary School Gatenby , DL7 9NQ | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,382 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 | 1,702 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistle Stop Cafe | The Bridge / Aiskew Bank | 768 yd | |
| The Sprouted Kitchen Ltd | The Bridge / Aiskew Bank | 782 yd | |
| Big Sheep Little Cow - Oakwoods Enterprises | Aiskew Farm / Aiskew Farm Track, The Bridge | 910 yd | |
| The North End | 19 North End | 927 yd | |
| Serendipitea | 15 Market Place | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedale Riverside Club | Bedale Riverside Club / 37 Emgate | 797 yd | |
| The Three Coopers | The Three Coopers / 2 Emgate | 932 yd | |
| The White Bear Hotel | White Bear Hotel / 1 South End | 983 yd | |
| The Shed | First Floor / 8 Market Place | 1,005 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 16 Market Place | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regency Pizza | 11 North End | 921 yd | |
| The Old Right Choice | 21 North End | 931 yd | |
| Jakes Plaice | 29 North End | 937 yd | |
| Belly Buster | 4 Market Place / 0 Bedale, DL8 1EQ | 999 yd | |
| Halls Fisheries | 2 South End | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Market Chambers / 14 Market Place | 1,038 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale Park Football Pitch (Closed) North End | grass pitches | 1,074 yd |
| Bedale Golf Club LEYBURN ROAD | golf | 1,093 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.