Wycar Terrace is in Bedale and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 2AG is located in the Bedale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wycar Terrace, Bedale, DL8 2AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 2EW, DL8 2AQ, DL8 2EN, DL8 2EL, DL8 1ER, DL8 2AS, DL8 2AE, DL8 2AF, DL8 2EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL8 2AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 22.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 48.2% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 14.2% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 18.8% | 12.4% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 44.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 32.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 12.9% | -7.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 31.4% | 21.1% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 18.1% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 28.2% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 97.9% | 92.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 92.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wycar Terrace was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.6% higher than the Aiskew & Leeming average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wycar Terrace has the 15th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aiskew & Leeming and the 752nd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Wycar Terrace, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-09-26 | £278,561 |
| 5 Wycar Terrace, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2017-07-14 | £279,642 |
| 4 Wycar Terrace, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2016-08-05 | £316,901 |
| 5 Wycar Terrace, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2013-11-11 | £280,914 |
| 6 Wycar Terrace, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2013-07-22 | £281,676 |
DL8 2AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2AG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 449 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School The Green , Crakehall DL8 1HP | 3out of 4 | 3,005 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 | 3,422 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School Roman Road , Leeming DL7 9SG | 3out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snape Community Primary School Ings Lane , DL8 2TF | 3out of 4 | 4,054 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 | 600 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 | 398 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dales Centre | Dales Day Care Centre / 13 Wycar | 194 yd | |
| Pinch Of This | 26 Market Place | 373 yd | |
| The Courtyard by the Little Yorkshire Coffee Company | 18 Market Place | 375 yd | |
| Taste Of India | Taste Of India / 32 Market Place | 378 yd | |
| Institution | 42 Market Place | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waggon And Horses | Waggon And Horses Hotel / 20 Market Place | 369 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 16 Market Place | 374 yd | |
| The Shed | First Floor / 8 Market Place | 384 yd | |
| The White Bear Hotel | White Bear Hotel / 1 South End | 422 yd | |
| The Three Coopers | The Three Coopers / 2 Emgate | 458 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Fisheries | 2 South End | 388 yd | |
| Belly Buster | 4 Market Place / 0 Bedale, DL8 1EQ | 394 yd | |
| Jakes Plaice | 29 North End | 469 yd | |
| The Old Right Choice | 21 North End | 483 yd | |
| Regency Pizza | 11 North End | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Market Chambers / 14 Market Place | 346 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale Leisure Centre FIRBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Bedale Park Football Pitch (Closed) North End | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Bedale High School Fitzalan Road | grass pitches | 499 yd |
| Bedale Golf Club LEYBURN ROAD | golf | 639 yd |
| Dobson'S Field FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND FIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 681 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.