Living in DL8, North Yorkshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around DL8 in North Yorkshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Yorkshire: £270,569, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around DL8
6 recorded home sales on the streets around central DL8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £245,000 and a range from £200,000 to £277,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 THORNEY MEADOWS, DL8 5RE | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 1 STABLE COTTAGES, DL8 5QB | terraced | £277,000 | 2026-01-29 |
| 11 THORNEY MEADOWS, DL8 5RE | semi-detached | £200,000 | 2025-12-03 |
| 10 THORNEY MEADOWS, DL8 5RE | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2025-10-30 |
| BECKSIDE, DL8 5PR | detached | £275,000 | 2025-03-14 |
| 4 SYCAMORE CLOSE, DL8 5PP | semi-detached | £235,000 | 2024-09-25 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
4 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spennithorne Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Middleham Church of England Aided School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Leyburn Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Wensleydale School | Secondary | Good | 2.0 mi |
3 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Skilled trades | 20.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.0% |
| Professional occupations | 16.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 8.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central DL8 in 2026-05, most commonly public order.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North Yorkshire's figures.
Common questions about DL8
What is the average house price in DL8?
The average sold price in North Yorkshire is £270,569 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in DL8?
Prices in North Yorkshire are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in DL8?
The median of 6 recorded sales around central DL8 in the last 2 years is £245,000, ranging from £200,000 to £277,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in DL8?
4 schools sit within 3 miles of central DL8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in DL8?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL8 in 2026-05, most commonly public order (Police.uk).
Is DL8 at risk of flooding?
Central DL8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is DL8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £245,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is DL8 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central DL8 in 2026-05, according to Police.uk. The most common category was public order. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? DL8 or DL9, DL8 or DL10, DL8 or DL11.
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