DL8 — BEDALE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DL8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DL8 is £362,394, which is 75% above the County Durham average of £207,512.

Properties in DL8 cost 26.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DL8 have fallen 8.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£426,056	430
Semi-detached	£282,516	274
Terraced	£252,165	208
Flat	£128,673	43
All types	£362,394	1050

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DL8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DL8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DL8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DL8 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 11 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Snape Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Bainbridge Church of England Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi
Bedale Church of England Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
West Burton Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

23,666

Population

Median Age

58%

Owner-Occupied

69%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

58.0%

Private rent

21.0%

Social rent

21.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DL8 are 210.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 73% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

210.0 Mbps

Avg Download

38.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

81%

Superfast Coverage

51%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DL8 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DL8 — BEDALE

Area Summary

DL8 (BEDALE) offers above-average property prices (£362,394, 26% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (210 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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DL7

NORTHALLERTON

£326K

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£192K

▼ 10.1% YoY

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RICHMOND

£316K

▼ 0.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DL8?

The average house price in DL8 (BEDALE) is £362,394, based on 1050 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.2% over the past year.

Is DL8 a safe area to live?

Crime in DL8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DL8?

There are 16 schools in or near DL8. 69% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 11 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DL8?

Council tax in DL8 is collected by Darlington Council. The Band D rate is £2,115 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DL8?

The average broadband download speed in DL8 is 210 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 81% of premises, ultrafast to 51%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DL8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 58% of homes in DL8 are owner-occupied. 21% are privately rented and 21% are social housing. The total population is approximately 23,666.