The postcode DL8 1QL is located in Richmondshire, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL8 1QL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL8 1QL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.2 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DL8 1QL as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to DL8 1QL is Sherwood Close which is centered 129 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Village Hall and is 303 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.32 km away at Finghall (Wensleydale Railway)
The closest primary school to DL8 1QL (for ages 11 and under) is Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 15, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form. The last OFSTED inspection on February 7, 2017 rated this school as Good
The local pub for residents of DL8 1QL is Bay Horse Inn and is 4.44 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 25, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Catterick Village Fisheries and is 7.89 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 4, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 62.1 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 96.6% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 3.4% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.
Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.5 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DL8 1QL is covered by the North Yorkshire police force association and North Yorkshire and York is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DL8 1QL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL8 1QL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL8 1QL
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DL8 1QL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 365 m |
| Aysgarth School | Independent school | 2-14 | 4.01 km | |
| Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 4.98 km |
| Cambrai Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 5.26 km | |
| Risedale School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 5.77 km |
| Carnagill Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 5.79 km | |
| Hipswell Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 5.82 km |
| Spennithorne Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 5.9 km |
| Wavell Community Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 5.95 km |
| Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 5.95 km |
| Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 5.97 km |
| Colburn Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 6.19 km |
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 6.28 km |
| Leyburn Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 7.01 km | |
| The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 7.12 km |
| Middleham Church of England Aided School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 7.71 km |
| Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 8.14 km |
| Brompton-on-Swale Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2011) | 8.24 km |
| Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 8.46 km |
| Richmond School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (January 19, 2022) | 9.05 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL8 1QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Artisan Market Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 4.08 km | |
| Bay Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2016 | 4.44 km | |
| Richmond Equestrian Centre Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 5.18 km | |
| Davina Lovegreen Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2022 | 6.27 km | |
| St Giles Farmhouse B\&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2015 | 7.52 km | |
| Middlemoor Farm Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 7.73 km | |
| Oak Tree Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2018 | 7.83 km | |
| The Bay Horse | Awaiting Inspection | 7.83 km | |
| Waterside House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 2, 2018 | 7.83 km | |
| Catterick Village Fisheries | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 4, 2019 | 7.89 km | |
| Catterick Village Cafe Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 4, 2022 | 7.92 km | |
| Scorton Village Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2021 | 7.92 km | |
| Sunrise | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory August 16, 2021 | 7.92 km | |
| Ariston Pizza Co | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 28, 2021 | 7.95 km | |
| Catterick Service Station Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 22, 2016 | 7.98 km | |
| Co-op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 23, 2021 | 7.98 km | |
| Brompton On Swale Village Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 18, 2022 | 7.98 km | |
| Easby Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2017 | 7.99 km | |
| Heaney Catering At The Crown Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 22, 2018 | 8.01 km | |
| Sundial House B \& B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 23, 2019 | 8.01 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL8 1QL - Data from Apr 2022
| Village Hall | 303 m | |
| Village Hall | 316 m | |
| Finghall (Wensleydale Railway) | 2.32 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 27.63 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL8 1QL - Data from Dec 2021
| Dicky Wood | 892 m | |
| Conyers Spring | 1.09 km | |
| Seventeen Acres | 1.11 km | |
| Wild Wood | 1.41 km | |
| Rough Pasture | 1.47 km | |
| Beggarmire Wood | 1.54 km | |
| Watson's Plantation | 1.8 km | |
| Douglas Hill | 1.9 km | |
| Lawson's Wood | 1.91 km | |
| Pillmoor Hill | 1.96 km | |
| Church Wood | 2.15 km | |
| Wilkinson Wood | 2.17 km | |
| Thackmire Ash Wood | 2.3 km | |
| Hunton Clump | 2.36 km | |
| D'arcy's Lake | 2.37 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL8 1QL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 60.9 Mbps | 62.1 Mbps | 79.74 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.2 Mbps | 16.7 Mbps | 20 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 3.4% | 96.6% | 20 | 10 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 96.6% | 96.6% | 64.3 | 17 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DL8 1QL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 54.32648200 |
| Longitude | -1.71682100 |
| OS Easting | 418515 |
| OS Northing | 0492360 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| North Yorkshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Richmond (Yorks) |
| County Electorial Division | Catterick Bridge ED |
| Electoral Ward | Scotton |
| Local Authority District | Richmondshire |
| Region / Government Office Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| European Electoral Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: York and North Yorkshire Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | North Yorkshire |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000166 |
| Travel To Work Area | Northallerton |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
North Yorkshire and York |
| Cancer Alliance | Humber, Coast and Vale |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Humber, Coast and Vale |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS North Yorkshire CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Rural residents Group: Rural tenants Subgroup: Rural life |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural village |
| Built-Up Area | Hunton BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33013657 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Richmondshire 006 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Richmondshire 006B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |