Postcode DL8 5PQ (Richmondshire)

Map showing DL8 5PQ and nearby postcodes

The postcode DL8 5PQ is located in Richmondshire, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL8 5PQ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DL8 5PQ is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.3 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 5PQ as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to DL8 5PQ is Middleham Lane which is centered 466 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Methodist Church and is 440 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.13 km away at Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway)

The closest primary school to DL8 5PQ (for ages 11 and under) is Spennithorne Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Requires improvement on May 2, 2019. 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 5PQ is Bolton Arms and is 8.6 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 19, 2022.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for DL8 5PQ 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).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DL8 5PQ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DL8 5PQ, and the approximate distance away.

Middleham Lane 466 m
A6108 8.26 km
A684 15.32 km
A65 41.76 km
A1 77.42 km
M6 80.18 km
A6 118.06 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DL8 5PQ

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DL8 5PQ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spennithorne Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(May 2, 2019)
1.27 km
Leyburn Primary School 1.37 km
Middleham Church of England Aided School Requires improvement
(November 15, 2018)
1.62 km
The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form Good
(February 7, 2017)
1.72 km
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School Good
(March 15, 2018)
7.14 km
Aysgarth School 8.31 km
Carnagill Community Primary School 9.79 km
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School Good
(February 7, 2017)
10.31 km
Wavell Community Junior School Requires improvement
(September 29, 2021)
10.32 km
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School Good
(March 29, 2017)
10.32 km
Cambrai Primary School 10.4 km
Risedale School Good
(November 14, 2019)
10.72 km
Hipswell Church of England Primary School Good
(March 8, 2018)
10.88 km
Colburn Community Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
11.88 km
Reeth Community Primary School Good
(November 8, 2017)
13.27 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL8 5PQ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Bolton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 19, 2022
8.6 km
Mrs Pumphreys Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 22, 2022
9.14 km
Ellerton Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
9.45 km
A Davy \& Son Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 22, 2019
9.48 km
Middlemoor Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
10.06 km
Marrick Priory Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 11, 2022
10.17 km
Elaine's Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 7, 2022
10.56 km
Little Artisan Market Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
10.61 km
Bay Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 25, 2016
11.02 km
Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 9, 2022
11.17 km
Richmond Equestrian Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
11.39 km
The Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
April 23, 2018
11.93 km
East Mill House Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 18, 2015
11.93 km
Dales Bike Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 21, 2022
12.37 km
The Barn Home Farm Band B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
November 28, 2017
12.37 km
Hackney House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 24, 2017
12.9 km
Reeth Village Stores Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 14, 2013
12.95 km
The Copper Kettle Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 13, 2021
13.01 km
The Laurels Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 20, 2014
13.02 km
Cuckoo Hill View Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 22, 2015
13.06 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL8 5PQ - Data from Apr 2022

Methodist Church Bus Stop/Station 440 m
Hargill Bus Stop/Station 463 m
Curlow Close Bus Stop/Station 620 m
Yorks Dales Park Bus Stop/Station 628 m
Opp York Dales Park Bus Stop/Station 648 m
Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway) Metro/Tram 1.13 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 34 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL8 5PQ - Data from Dec 2021

Harmby Gill Inland Water 572 m
Thorny Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Colliwath Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Bedale Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.49 km
Willow Garth Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Sharp Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.67 km
Castlebank Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.67 km
Howe Hills Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.9 km
Hargill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.95 km
Reservoir Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.03 km
William's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.1 km
Spennithorne Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km
Givendale Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.32 km
Peg Miller's Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Swarble Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.58 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL8 5PQ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County North Yorkshire
Latitude 54.29985700
Longitude -1.81076600
OS Easting 412413
OS Northing 0489377
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
27944
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

North Yorkshire

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000166
Travel To Work Area Northallerton

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Established farming communities
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural village in a sparse setting
Built-Up Area Harmby BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) England (not covered)
Workplace Zone E33013652
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Richmondshire 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Richmondshire 006G
Output Area / Small Area 1A2