Postcode DL8 5PU (Richmondshire)

Map showing DL8 5PU and nearby postcodes

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

DL8 5PU 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 5PU as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.

The closest road name to DL8 5PU is Eastfield Lane which is centered 406 m away.

Access to the Metro/Tram is 3.22 km away at Finghall (Wensleydale Railway)

The closest primary school to DL8 5PU (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 5PU is Bay Horse Inn and is 9.07 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 12.52 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on December 4, 2019.

33.3% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps. 66.7% of residents have broadband access of 10-30 Mbps.

Policing for DL8 5PU 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 5PU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Eastfield Lane 406 m
A6108 5.67 km
A684 18.4 km
A65 43.3 km
A1 75.57 km
M6 81.9 km
A6 117.48 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DL8 5PU

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 5PU - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Spennithorne Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(May 2, 2019)
1.85 km
Middleham Church of England Aided School Requires improvement
(November 15, 2018)
3.34 km
Leyburn Primary School 4.11 km
The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form Good
(February 7, 2017)
4.4 km
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School Good
(March 15, 2018)
4.92 km
Aysgarth School 5.24 km
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
8.73 km
Crakehall Church of England Primary School Good
(July 3, 2019)
8.93 km
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School Good
(February 7, 2017)
9.16 km
Carnagill Community Primary School 9.26 km
Cambrai Primary School 9.35 km
Wavell Community Junior School Requires improvement
(September 29, 2021)
9.64 km
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School Good
(March 29, 2017)
9.64 km
Risedale School Good
(November 14, 2019)
9.78 km
Hipswell Church of England Primary School Good
(March 8, 2018)
9.89 km
Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School Good
(October 24, 2019)
9.93 km
Colburn Community Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
10.58 km
Masham CofE VA Primary School Good
(July 10, 2019)
10.79 km
Michael Syddall Church of England Aided Primary School Good
(May 16, 2018)
12.77 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Little Artisan Market Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
8.71 km
Bay Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 25, 2016
9.07 km
Richmond Equestrian Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
9.75 km
Bolton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 19, 2022
9.95 km
Davina Lovegreen Catering Ltd Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 24, 2022
10.9 km
Ellerton Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
10.9 km
A Davy \& Son Retailers - other 5
Very Good
May 22, 2019
11.11 km
Mrs Pumphreys Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
April 22, 2022
11.38 km
Oak Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
July 2, 2018
12.46 km
The Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
12.46 km
Waterside House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
January 2, 2018
12.46 km
Catterick Village Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
December 4, 2019
12.52 km
Marrick Priory Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
March 11, 2022
12.52 km
Catterick Village Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 4, 2022
12.55 km
Scorton Village Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 25, 2021
12.55 km
Sunrise Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 16, 2021
12.55 km
Ariston Pizza Co Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
September 28, 2021
12.58 km
Catterick Service Station Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 22, 2016
12.61 km
Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
August 23, 2021
12.61 km
Michael Syddall C Of E Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
September 22, 2021
12.77 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Finghall (Wensleydale Railway) Metro/Tram 3.22 km
Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway) Metro/Tram 3.99 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 32.26 km

Nearby Nature

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

Sugar Hill Hill Or Mountain 412 m
Swarble Hill Hill Or Mountain 540 m
Eastfield Wood Woodland Or Forest 646 m
Skipper Wood Woodland Or Forest 799 m
Four Acre Wood Woodland Or Forest 830 m
Danby Moor Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.03 km
Hollins Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.05 km
Scrog Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Hargill Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Dolly Bog Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.28 km
Cook Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.3 km
Hutton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.31 km
Spennithorne Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.31 km
Quarry Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.32 km
Limekiln Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.34 km

Broadband

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

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 66.7%
30-300 Mbps 33.3%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County North Yorkshire
Latitude 54.29512700
Longitude -1.76371200
OS Easting 415477
OS Northing 0488860
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18604
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: 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 E33013649
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Richmondshire 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Richmondshire 006D
Output Area / Small Area 1B1