Area guide · North Yorkshire

Living in Bedale

A snapshot of life in Bedale, Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Bedale is a village in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,289. The average house price is £340,837 and the overall crime rate is 48.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bedale ranks

Affordability
#176 of 214 cheapest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Safety
#33 of 221 safest towns in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Schools
#202 of 213 for school inspection ratings in Yorkshire and the Humber
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Population

3,289

Avg House Price

£340,837

Crime Rate

48.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

50%

Avg Download Speed

270 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£29,895

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bedale's detached homes (£407,116) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£146,291).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bedale prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£259,556 → £340,837).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£407,116	£360,000	127
Semi-Detached	£279,662	£249,995	85
Terraced	£241,754	£220,000	65
Flat	£146,291	£120,000	17

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bedale is 48.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bedale: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

50% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	2
Primary	1
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	50%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Bedale Church of England Primary School	Primary	Good
Bedale High School	Secondary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Bedale averages 270 Mbps — 170% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bedale homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 59.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.3
% Rated C or Above	59.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,432

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,289
Median Age	48.1
Median Household Income	£29,895
Employment Rate	56.9%
Owner Occupied	68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bedale?

The average house price in Bedale is £340,837 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bedale?

The most affordable entry point in Bedale is a flat, with an average price of £146,291.

Is Bedale a safe place to live?

Bedale has a recorded crime rate of 48.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Bedale?

Bedale has 2 schools in total, with 50% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Bedale?

Average broadband download speeds in Bedale are around 270 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 80.9% of premises.

How big is Bedale?

Bedale is a settlement in North Yorkshire with a population of approximately 3,289.

Most compared with

How does Bedale stack up against its neighbours?

Bedale

Catterick Garrison

House price: £340,837 · £184,307
Crime rate: 48 · 47.4
Distance: 7.8 mi

Bedale

Northallerton

House price: £340,837 · £291,449
Crime rate: 48 · 47.4
Distance: 7.3 mi

Bedale

Richmond

House price: £340,837 · £764,893
Crime rate: 48 · 47.4
Distance: 10.3 mi

Bedale

Ripon

House price: £340,837 · £349,303
Crime rate: 48 · 47.5
Distance: 10.7 mi

Bedale

Romanby

House price: £340,837 · £241,583
Crime rate: 48 · 47.3
Distance: 6.6 mi

Bedale

Sowerby

House price: £340,837 · £308,282
Crime rate: 48 · 47.2
Distance: 10.7 mi

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