Firby Road, Bedale, DL8 2PN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DL8 2PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	48.1%	49.6%	1.5%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	51.9%	50.4%	-1.5%	49.0%	1.4%

Partnership Status

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 2PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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	27.2%	26.7%	-0.5%	37.9%	-11.2%
Married: Opposite sex	54.7%	53.3%	-1.4%	44.2%	9.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	2.9%	1.3%	-1.6%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	8.3%	8.7%	0.4%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	6.9%	9.3%	2.4%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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	50.9%	47.6%	-3.3%	48.4%	-0.8%
Good health	33.4%	33.4%	0.0%	33.6%	-0.2%
Fair health	10.6%	14.2%	3.6%	12.7%	1.5%
Bad health	4.7%	2.8%	-1.9%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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%	14%	-3.0%	18.2%	-4.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12%	7%	-5.0%	9.6%	-2.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	14%	-1.6%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	5%	0.3%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	25.4%	9.5%	16.9%	8.5%
Degree or Similar	29.7%	30.8%	1.1%	33.8%	-3.0%
Other	5.1%	3.7%	-1.4%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.0%	0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.4%	98.3%	-0.1%	81.4%	16.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.9% 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	95%	92.9%	-2.1%	83.2%	9.7%
European Union	3.4%	4.5%	1.1%	6.1%	-1.6%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.7%	94%	-0.7%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.9%	4.6%	9.8%	-4.9%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.0%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.3%	-3.1%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.3%	76.7%	7.6%
Other EU countries	2.6%	1.5%	1.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.5%	37.2%	-0.7%
Christian	59%	46.2%	12.8%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Firby Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Firby Road was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.6% lower than the Aiskew & Leeming average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Firby Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aiskew & Leeming and the 237th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.5%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£44,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in DL8 2PN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Firby Road are based on 46 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Yorkshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Firby Road, Bedale, DL8 2PN

Estimated Average Property Prices for DL8 2PN

Average Price
£451,162

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£451,162

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Firby Road

Average Price
£388,990

Semi-Detached
£281,754

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£448,326

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£50,874

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Firby Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Meadowfield Farm Firby Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building	£119,032	2000-02-23	£455,621

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DL8 2PN

Employment

DL8 2PN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	114
Retired	85
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	23
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Other	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Education	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Human health and social work activities	20
Manufacturing	14
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Other	8
Administrative and support service activities	5
Information and communication	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	612 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Snape Community Primary School Ings Lane , DL8 2TF	3out of 4	3,247 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crakehall Church of England Primary School The Green , Crakehall DL8 1HP	3out of 4	3,733 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	3,805 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Thornton Watlass , HG4 4AH	3out of 4	3,867 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bedale High School Fitzalan Road , DL8 2EQ	3out of 4	547 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mowbray School Masham Road , DL8 2SD	3out of 4	452 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dales Centre	Dales Day Care Centre / 13 Wycar	891 yd
Institution	42 Market Place	987 yd
Taste Of India	Taste Of India / 32 Market Place	1,012 yd
Pinch Of This	26 Market Place	1,016 yd
Spice Restaurant And Bar	Spice Restaurant / 41 Market Place	1,021 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Bear Hotel	White Bear Hotel / 1 South End	1,003 yd
Waggon And Horses	Waggon And Horses Hotel / 20 Market Place	1,032 yd
The Green Dragon	16 Market Place	1,047 yd
The Shed	First Floor / 8 Market Place	1,087 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Halls Fisheries	2 South End		970 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Co-operative Group	Market Chambers / 14 Market Place		1,041 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dobson'S Field FOOTBALL GROUND FOOTBALL GROUND FIRBY ROAD	grass pitches	130 yd
Bedale High School Fitzalan Road	grass pitches	513 yd
Bedale Leisure Centre FIRBY ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	543 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of DL8 2PN