The postcode DL8 5LJ is located in Richmondshire, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL8 5LJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL8 5LJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 5LJ as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to DL8 5LJ is A6108 which is centered 7.32 km away.
The nearest bus stop is Cricket Ground and is 379 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 2.46 km away at Finghall (Wensleydale Railway)
The closest primary school to DL8 5LJ (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 5LJ is Bay Horse Inn and is 6.78 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 25, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Barries Ices and is 9.51 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 22, 2022.
100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Policing for DL8 5LJ 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 5LJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL8 5LJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL8 5LJ
| 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 5LJ - 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) | 2.8 km |
| Spennithorne Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 3.49 km |
| Leyburn Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 4.64 km | |
| The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 4.78 km |
| Aysgarth School | Independent school | 2-14 | 4.93 km | |
| Middleham Church of England Aided School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 5.31 km |
| Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 6.63 km |
| Carnagill Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 6.76 km | |
| Cambrai Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 6.81 km | |
| Wavell Community Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 7.12 km |
| Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 7.12 km |
| Risedale School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 7.24 km |
| Hipswell Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 7.35 km |
| Colburn Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 8.07 km |
| Crakehall Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (July 3, 2019) | 8.11 km |
| Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (October 24, 2019) | 8.33 km |
| Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 9.2 km |
| Brompton-on-Swale Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (October 18, 2011) | 10.28 km |
| Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (May 16, 2018) | 10.46 km |
| Mowbray School | Special school | 2-16 | Good (December 13, 2017) | 10.5 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL8 5LJ - 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 | 6.38 km | |
| Bay Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2016 | 6.78 km | |
| Richmond Equestrian Centre Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 7.32 km | |
| Middlemoor Farm Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 8.03 km | |
| Bolton Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 8.31 km | |
| Davina Lovegreen Catering Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 24, 2022 | 8.61 km | |
| The George And Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 9.16 km | |
| The Little Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 9.16 km | |
| Richmond Town Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 29, 2015 | 9.23 km | |
| Ellerton Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2022 | 9.29 km | |
| Old Brewery Guest House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 29, 2018 | 9.4 km | |
| Easby Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 25, 2017 | 9.4 km | |
| Richmond Rugby Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 13, 2019 | 9.44 km | |
| St Giles Farmhouse B\&B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 26, 2015 | 9.46 km | |
| Barries Ices | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2022 | 9.51 km | |
| River View Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 13, 2016 | 9.51 km | |
| New Treasure Garden Cantonese Restaurant | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 16, 2021 | 9.54 km | |
| Dockertys | Awaiting Inspection | 9.55 km | |
| English Heritage | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 22, 2017 | 9.56 km | |
| Swaledale Outdoor Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 8, 2010 | 9.56 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL8 5LJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Cricket Ground | 379 m | |
| Park Gate | 387 m | |
| Hill Top | 474 m | |
| Hill Top | 483 m | |
| Opp Wyvill Arms | 533 m | |
| Finghall (Wensleydale Railway) | 2.46 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 29.92 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL8 5LJ - Data from Dec 2021
| D'arcy's Lake | 186 m | |
| Canaan Wood | 700 m | |
| Wilkinson Wood | 767 m | |
| Moor End Wood | 861 m | |
| Moor End Belt | 997 m | |
| Beggarmire Wood | 1.09 km | |
| Croft Wood | 1.21 km | |
| Carter's Wood | 1.25 km | |
| Hardcastle Wood | 1.26 km | |
| Susan's Wood | 1.29 km | |
| Boys Plantation | 1.33 km | |
| Conyers Spring | 1.55 km | |
| Broda Green Wood | 1.56 km | |
| Dicky Wood | 1.59 km | |
| Scrog Wood | 1.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL8 5LJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% |
| Country | England |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 54.31662500 |
| Longitude | -1.75053800 |
| OS Easting | 416326 |
| OS Northing | 0491255 |
| 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 | Middle Dales ED |
| Electoral Ward | Lower Wensleydale |
| 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 hamlet and isolated dwellings in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| 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 006D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |