Bedale Road is in Well, Bedale and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 2PX 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 Bedale Road, Well, Bedale, DL8 2PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 2QE, DL8 2RX, DL8 2QA, DL8 2QD, DL8 2QG, DL8 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL8 2PX 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 | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DL8 2PX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% 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 | 19% | 20.2% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 68% | 64.4% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 20.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 47.8% | 47.3% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.2% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.9% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 44.2% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 95.7% | 99.2% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 99.2% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.5% | 37.2% | -14.7% |
| Christian | 73.4% | 46.2% | 27.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedale Road was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% higher than the Aiskew & Leeming average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedale Road has the 17th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Aiskew & Leeming and the 809th highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vicarage Bedale Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-11-07 | £1,324,626 |
| Northfield Bedale Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-11-30 | £523,191 |
| Milbank Arms Bedale Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2021-11-15 | £470,802 |
| Ash Tree House Bedale Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-09-22 | £658,982 |
| Cherry Tree House Bedale Road, Bedale, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-06-30 | £667,929 |
DL8 2PX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2PX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snape Community Primary School Ings Lane , DL8 2TF | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, West Tanfield Mowbray Terrace , West Tanfield HG4 5JN | 3out of 4 | 3,336 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Masham CofE VA Primary School Masham , Market Place HG4 4EG | 3out of 4 | 4,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Thornton Watlass , HG4 4AH | 3out of 4 | 5,005 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milbank Arms | Milbank Arms / Bedale Road | 110 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.