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.
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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.
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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 |
0
Outstanding
11
Good
1
Requires improvement
0
Inadequate
Demographics
Source: ONS Census 2021
23,666
Population
67
Median Age
58%
Owner-Occupied
69%
Economically Active
Tenure Type
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.
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210.0 Mbps
Avg Download
38.0 Mbps
Avg Upload
81%
Superfast Coverage
51%
Ultrafast Coverage
0%
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.
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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