The postcode DL8 5SL is located in Richmondshire, in the county of North Yorkshire. It was introduced in December 1999 and is an active postcode. DL8 5SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL8 5SL is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 6.9 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 5SL as Rural residents > Rural tenants > Rural life.
The closest road name to DL8 5SL is Rowan Court which is centered 33 m away.
The nearest bus stop is St Matthews Terr and is 271 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 211 m away at Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway)
The closest primary school to DL8 5SL (for ages 11 and under) is Leyburn Primary School. 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 5SL is Bolton Arms and is 7.41 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 19, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 29.8 Mbps and an average upload speed of 5.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.9 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DL8 5SL 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 5SL and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL8 5SL, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL8 5SL
| Introduction | December 1999 |
| 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 5SL - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyburn Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 76 m | |
| The Wensleydale School & Sixth Form | Maintained school | 11-18 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 387 m |
| Spennithorne Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2019) | 2.43 km |
| Middleham Church of England Aided School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Requires improvement (November 15, 2018) | 2.82 km |
| Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 15, 2018) | 7.42 km |
| Aysgarth School | Independent school | 2-14 | 9.13 km | |
| Carnagill Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 9.21 km | |
| Wavell Community Junior School | Maintained school | 7-11 | Requires improvement (September 29, 2021) | 9.78 km |
| Catterick Garrison, Wavell Community Infant School | Maintained school | 3-7 | Good (March 29, 2017) | 9.78 km |
| Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 7, 2017) | 9.98 km |
| Cambrai Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 10.01 km | |
| Risedale School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 14, 2019) | 10.29 km |
| Hipswell Church of England Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (March 8, 2018) | 10.46 km |
| Colburn Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (June 21, 2017) | 11.57 km |
| Reeth Community Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (November 8, 2017) | 11.95 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL8 5SL - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 7.41 km | |
| Mrs Pumphreys Tearoom | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 22, 2022 | 7.8 km | |
| A Davy \& Son | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 22, 2019 | 8.22 km | |
| Ellerton Lodge | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 14, 2022 | 8.23 km | |
| Marrick Priory | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 11, 2022 | 8.83 km | |
| Middlemoor Farm Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 10, 2022 | 9.18 km | |
| Elaine's Farmhouse Kitchen | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 9.26 km | |
| Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 9, 2022 | 9.87 km | |
| The George And Dragon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 10.16 km | |
| The Little Shop | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 17, 2019 | 10.16 km | |
| Little Artisan Market Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 25, 2020 | 10.61 km | |
| The Bridge Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good April 23, 2018 | 10.61 km | |
| East Mill House Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 18, 2015 | 10.62 km | |
| Bay Horse Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 25, 2016 | 11.04 km | |
| Dales Bike Centre Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2022 | 11.04 km | |
| The Barn Home Farm Band B | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2017 | 11.04 km | |
| Richmond Equestrian Centre Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 25, 2022 | 11.25 km | |
| Richmond Town Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good October 29, 2015 | 11.3 km | |
| Hackney House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 24, 2017 | 11.58 km | |
| Reeth Village Stores | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 14, 2013 | 11.63 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL8 5SL - Data from Apr 2022
| St Matthews Terr | 271 m | |
| Middleham Road | 285 m | |
| Wenslydale School | 447 m | |
| Wenslydale School | 452 m | |
| Market Place | 532 m | |
| Leyburn (Wensleydale Railway) | 211 m | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 33.74 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL8 5SL - Data from Dec 2021
| Castlebank Plantation | 334 m | |
| Reservoir Plantation | 759 m | |
| Thorny Covert | 1.19 km | |
| Harmby Gill | 1.3 km | |
| Howe Hills Plantation | 1.52 km | |
| MacGregor's Wood | 1.9 km | |
| Leyburn Shawl Plantation | 1.98 km | |
| Colliwath Wood | 2.25 km | |
| Givendale Wood | 2.37 km | |
| Fox Covert | 2.43 km | |
| Peg Miller's Hill | 2.46 km | |
| Willow Garth | 2.46 km | |
| Bedale Hill | 2.47 km | |
| Peg Miller's Belt | 2.54 km | |
| Hungry Hills | 2.61 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL8 5SL - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 34.9 Mbps | 29.8 Mbps | 40.82 Mbps |
| Upload | 6.1 Mbps | 5.3 Mbps | 11.7 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 4 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 19.7 | 2.2 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 100% | 100% | 36.4 | 7.2 |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DL8 5SL - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Latitude | 54.31002000 |
| Longitude | -1.82164700 |
| OS Easting | 411702 |
| OS Northing | 0490506 |
| 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 | Leyburn |
| 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 town and fringe in a sparse setting |
| Built-Up Area | Leyburn 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 006F |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1B1 |