Holmbrae is in Bainbridge, Leyburn and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 3EB is located in the Upper Dales electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmbrae, Bainbridge, Leyburn, DL8 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 3ED, DL8 3EE, DL8 3FD, DL8 3EN, DL8 3EF, DL8 3EW, DL8 3GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL8 3EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 51.3% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.4% | 27.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 40.2% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13.2% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 17.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 11.5% |
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 | 46% | 39.3% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 35.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 18.3% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 25.4% | 20.4% | -5.0% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.9% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 29.4% | -0.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 100% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 94.9% | 94.7% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 95.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 68.1% | 46.2% | 21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmbrae was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.8% lower than the Leyburn & Middleham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holmbrae has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Leyburn & Middleham and the 640th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 271.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Holmbrae, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-02-24 | £248,116 |
| 3 Holmbrae, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2019-03-25 | £225,142 |
| 11 Holmbrae, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2018-05-18 | £263,905 |
| 9 Holmbrae, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-08-16 | £334,302 |
| 12 Holmbrae, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2002-08-16 | £280,814 |
DL8 3EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 3EB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DL8 3EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School Bainbridge , DL8 3EL | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Askrigg Voluntary Controlled Primary School Yorebridge , Askrigg DL8 3BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorebridge House | Breconbar Road, Bainbridge | 86 yd | |
| Corn Mill Tea Room | Bainbridge, Leyburn | 451 yd | |
| Sycamore Restaurant | Sycamore Hall, Sycamore Close | 515 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Primary School | 369 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.