Postcode DL8 5RS (Richmondshire)

Map showing DL8 5RS and nearby postcodes

The postcode DL8 5RS is located in Richmondshire, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in December 1996 and is an active postcode. DL8 5RS is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

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

The closest road name to DL8 5RS is Ashfield Close which is centered 16 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Park Gate and is 293 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 1.97 km away at Finghall (Wensleydale Railway)

The closest primary school to DL8 5RS (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 5RS is Bay Horse Inn and is 6.82 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 9.91 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on April 22, 2022.

Residents reported an average download speed of 168.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 24.7 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Ashfield Close 16 m
Donald Smith Court 45 m
Mill Lane 169 m
Conyers Lane 1.15 km
A6108 6.8 km
A684 19.6 km
A65 45.56 km
A1 76.84 km
M6 84.14 km
A6 119.44 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DL8 5RS

Introduction December 1996
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 5RS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School Good
(March 15, 2018)
2.72 km
Spennithorne Church of England Primary School Requires improvement
(May 2, 2019)
3.52 km
Aysgarth School 4.43 km
Leyburn Primary School 4.93 km
The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form Good
(February 7, 2017)
5.11 km
Middleham Church of England Aided School Requires improvement
(November 15, 2018)
5.31 km
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School Good
(February 7, 2017)
6.9 km
Cambrai Primary School 7.1 km
Carnagill Community Primary School 7.16 km
Wavell Community Junior School Requires improvement
(September 29, 2021)
7.49 km
Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School Good
(March 29, 2017)
7.49 km
Risedale School Good
(November 14, 2019)
7.55 km
Hipswell Church of England Primary School Good
(March 8, 2018)
7.65 km
Crakehall Church of England Primary School Good
(July 3, 2019)
7.71 km
Hackforth and Hornby Church of England Primary School Good
(October 24, 2019)
8.11 km
Colburn Community Primary School Good
(June 21, 2017)
8.29 km
Thornton Watlass Church of England Primary School Good
(November 27, 2019)
8.67 km
Mowbray School Good
(December 13, 2017)
10.03 km
Bedale Church of England Primary School Good
(November 28, 2018)
10.35 km
Brompton-on-Swale Church of England Primary School Outstanding
(October 18, 2011)
10.47 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Little Artisan Market Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
February 25, 2020
6.45 km
Bay Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 25, 2016
6.82 km
Richmond Equestrian Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
7.46 km
Middlemoor Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
February 10, 2022
8.52 km
Davina Lovegreen Catering Ltd Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 24, 2022
8.66 km
Bolton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 19, 2022
8.86 km
Richmond Town Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 29, 2015
9.64 km
The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2022
9.65 km
The Little Shop Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 17, 2019
9.65 km
St Giles Farmhouse B\&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
November 26, 2015
9.68 km
Easby Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
May 25, 2017
9.74 km
Old Brewery Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 29, 2018
9.82 km
Richmond Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 13, 2019
9.82 km
Ellerton Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 14, 2022
9.84 km
Barries Ices Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
April 22, 2022
9.91 km
River View Bed And Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
December 13, 2016
9.91 km
New Treasure Garden Cantonese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
August 16, 2021
9.95 km
English Heritage Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 22, 2017
9.96 km
Dockertys Mobile caterer Awaiting Inspection
9.97 km
Swaledale Outdoor Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 8, 2010
9.97 km

Nearby Travel Links

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

Park Gate Bus Stop/Station 293 m
Hill Top Bus Stop/Station 295 m
Hill Top Bus Stop/Station 302 m
Cricket Ground Bus Stop/Station 323 m
Opp Wyvill Arms Bus Stop/Station 585 m
Finghall (Wensleydale Railway) Metro/Tram 1.97 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 30 km

Nearby Nature

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

Wilkinson Wood Woodland Or Forest 302 m
D'arcy's Lake Inland Water 377 m
Croft Wood Woodland Or Forest 682 m
Susan's Wood Woodland Or Forest 860 m
Canaan Wood Woodland Or Forest 968 m
Thackmire Ash Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.21 km
Moor End Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Scrog Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.24 km
Moor End Belt Woodland Or Forest 1.3 km
Beggarmire Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.33 km
Conyers Spring Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Hutton Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.43 km
Boys Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.48 km
Dicky Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.51 km
Wild Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.62 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 80 Mbps 168.2 Mbps 1000 Mbps
Upload 20 Mbps 24.7 Mbps 115 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 8.3 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 0% 80 20
300+ Mbps 100% 1000 115

Location

Country England
County North Yorkshire
Latitude 54.31275000
Longitude -1.74532000
OS Easting 416667
OS Northing 0490825
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 E33013657
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Richmondshire 006
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Richmondshire 006D
Output Area / Small Area 1B1