DL8 4RT is in West Scrafton, Leyburn and North Yorkshire district. DL8 4RT 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 West Scrafton, Leyburn, DL8 4RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DL8 4RT 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 | 45.5% | 51.3% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 54.5% | 48.7% | -5.8% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of DL8 4RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% 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 | 29.6% | 27.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 51.4% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) 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 | 45.1% | 52.6% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 35.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.9% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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% | 17.6% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 10% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 16.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 37.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93% | 98.5% | 5.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 91.1% | 94.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 1% | -3.2% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 94.3% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.6% | 37.2% | -0.6% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around DL8 4RT was 33.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.2% lower than the Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
DL8 4RT has the 18th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale and the 886th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 72.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Ghyll Chapel, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-05-19 | £122,222 |
| Moor Ghyll, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-02-08 | £636,824 |
| Goose Bank, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-08-18 | £648,399 |
| Eastfield House, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-01-11 | £391,525 |
| Bridge Cottage, Leyburn, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £342,500 | 2020-01-21 | £429,491 |
DL8 4RT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% 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 4RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 28 |
| Other | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.3% |
| 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 | 6.7% |
| Median download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.