Town Pop. 3,207

Living in Bedale: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bedale comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That is the highest score of the 9 places in the DL8 postcode district.

It scores 9 points above the DL8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its broadband score runs 77 points above the DL8 district's 20/100. On the national picture that lands Bedale in the middle half of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see DL8 postcode district.

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Bedale scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 126 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 62 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 College Court 15 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge Street 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
34
3 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Bedale Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Mowbray AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bedale High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsFriarage Hospital7.2 mi
Darlington Memorial Hospital16.5 mi
Harrogate District Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsHarrogate And District NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks76.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,339 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
97
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across North Yorkshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 109 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.9%Student2.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)20.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership66.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax North Yorkshire · 2026-27
A £1,696
B £1,979
C £2,261
D £2,544
E £3,109
F £3,675
G £4,240
H £5,088
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Northallerton 6.9 mi
Thirsk 9.7 mi
Darlington 16.4 mi
J51 A1(M) 1.5 mi
J51 A1(M) 2.2 mi
J52 A1(M) 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 16
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £239,000 28
Detached £342,500 10
Semi-detached £203,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£186k £237k £290k £340k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Aiskew 49 0.8 mi away ⇄
Firby 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Leeming Bar 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Snape (Hambleton) 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Leeming 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Scruton 28 3.5 mi away ⇄
Carthorpe 26 3.6 mi away ⇄
Morton-on-Swale 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Masham 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
West Tanfield 33 5.5 mi away ⇄
Pickhill 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Catterick 45 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedale a nice place to live?

Bedale is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bedale is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bedale?

Bedale is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 286 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bedale?

Among the top-rated schools in Bedale are Bedale Church of England Primary School and Mowbray Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bedale in total.

What are house prices like in Bedale?

The current median house price in Bedale is £239,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £342,500, semi-detached £203,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bedale in context

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Postcode districts in Bedale

DL8 41 ⇄

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