Kirkgate is in Middleham, Leyburn and in North Yorkshire district. DL8 4PG is located in the Leyburn & Middleham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Richmond (Yorks). This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkgate, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4PG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DL8 4PF, DL8 4PQ, DL8 4NR, DL8 4PE, DL8 4PH, DL8 4PA, DL8 4NP, DL8 4QP, DL8 4QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL8 4PG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.2% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 39.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 42% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 45% | 46.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 41% | 37.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 14.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 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 | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 12.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 18.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 13.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 33.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 8% | 5.2% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 96.3% | 2.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 87.4% | 92.1% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 2.1% | -2.9% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 92.1% | 5.4% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.5% | 76.7% | 1.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 67.4% | 46.2% | 21.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkgate was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kirkgate has the 14th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale and the 1003rd lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumble Cottage Kirkgate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2024-04-12 | £461,482 |
| Gallowas Cottage Kirkgate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2023-06-16 | £386,680 |
| Strawberry Cottage Kirkgate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-08-05 | £281,654 |
| Hazeldene Kirkgate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £343,500 | 2021-12-13 | £390,684 |
| Gallowas Cottage Kirkgate, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-01 | £430,306 |
DL8 4PG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 4PG 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 4PG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Other | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleham Church of England Aided School Park Lane , Middleham DL8 4QX | 2out of 4 | 292 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spennithorne Church of England Primary School Spennithorne , DL8 5PR | 2out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyburn Primary School Wensleydale Avenue , DL8 5SD | 4out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form Richmond Road , DL8 5HY | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Antiques Cafe Gallery | The Town Hall, Market Place | 58 yd | |
| Richard The Third | Richard III Hotel, Market Place | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dante Arms | Market Place, Middleham | 108 yd | |
| The Black Bull Inn | Black Bull Hotel, East Witton Road | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleham Fish And Chips | Middleham Fish Bar, Market Place | 108 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Middleham Sports Field CASTLE HILL STABLES CASTLE HILL STABLES FOOTBALL GROUND ROAD | grass pitches | 201 yd |
| Middleham C Of E Primary School PARK LANE | grass pitches | 399 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.