South End is in Bedale and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 2BJ 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 South End, Bedale, DL8 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 2BN, DL8 2AD, DL8 2DA, DL8 2AJ, DL8 2AN, DL8 2AB, DL8 2AA, DL8 2BW, DL8 1EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL8 2BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 32.8% | 31.5% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 45.5% | 4.2% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 11.7% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 7% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 47.4% | 41.7% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 17.4% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.3% | 16.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.4% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 6.9% | -1.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 24.5% | 13.9% | 16.9% | 7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 28.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.3% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 98% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 90.8% | 96% | 5.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 2.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 96.4% | 6.5% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South End was 60.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.3% higher than the Aiskew & Leeming average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
South End has the 10th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aiskew & Leeming and the 662nd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-25 | £230,660 |
| The Oaks, 17 South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £312,500 | 2023-08-29 | £317,495 |
| 25 South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2023-08-10 | £198,117 |
| The Oaks, 17 South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2013-06-03 | £320,609 |
| 31 South End, Bedale, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2012-03-05 | £338,025 |
DL8 2BJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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 2BJ 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 | 65 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 363 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 | 3,004 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School The Green , Crakehall DL8 1HP | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeming and Londonderry Community Primary School Roman Road , Leeming DL7 9SG | 3out of 4 | 3,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snape Community Primary School Ings Lane , DL8 2TF | 3out of 4 | 4,164 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 | 495 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 | 705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institution | 42 Market Place | 83 yd | |
| Spice Restaurant And Bar | Spice Restaurant / 41 Market Place | 85 yd | |
| Taste Of India | Taste Of India / 32 Market Place | 120 yd | |
| Pinch Of This | 26 Market Place | 131 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Bedale | 23 Market Place | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Bear Hotel | White Bear Hotel / 1 South End | 60 yd | |
| Waggon And Horses | Waggon And Horses Hotel / 20 Market Place | 157 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | 16 Market Place | 172 yd | |
| The Shed | First Floor / 8 Market Place | 223 yd | |
| The Three Coopers | The Three Coopers / 2 Emgate | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls Fisheries | 2 South End | 63 yd | |
| Belly Buster | 4 Market Place / 0 Bedale, DL8 1EQ | 242 yd | |
| Jakes Plaice | 29 North End | 291 yd | |
| The Old Right Choice | 21 North End | 313 yd | |
| Regency Pizza | 11 North End | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | Market Chambers / 14 Market Place | 199 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale Leisure Centre FIRBY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 425 yd |
| Bedale High School Fitzalan Road | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Bedale Park Football Pitch (Closed) North End | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Bedale Golf Club LEYBURN ROAD | golf | 663 yd |
| Dobson'S Field FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND FIRBY ROAD | grass pitches | 855 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.