YO16 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gypsey Road, 0.5km from Old Town in Bridlington. Administratively it sits within Bridlington Central and Old Town ward and the East Yorkshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO16 4AY is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for YO16 4AY are sourced from Output Area E00065232 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GYPSEY ROAD, YO16 4AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GYPSEY ROAD, YO16 4AY.
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32
£ 23,800 /yr
24%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO16 4AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 64% social renting, YO16 4AY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO16 4AY. The average age is 31.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,500
2 sales · Mean £ 72,500
Semi-Detached
£ 87,000
1 sales · Mean £ 87,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO16 4AY is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bridlington School
New Pasture Lane Primary School
Burlington Junior School
Burlington Infant School
Quay Academy
Bridlington Nursery School
Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bay Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- RVS0.5 km
- Applegarth Stores0.7 km
- Bridlington Greggs0.6 km
- Confectionery Trailer0.7 km
- Garden of Eden0.7 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Bridlington Sports Centre0.0 km
- Black Lion0.4 km
- Bull & Sun0.6 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.4 km
- The Board Inn0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Eastfield Garden Centre Ltd0.6 km
- Applegarth Court (The Russet)0.7 km
- Big Babas Place0.7 km
- Burlingtons Restaurant0.4 km
- China City0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Bodrum (RSM PIZZA LTD )0.6 km
- Brett Street Chippy0.4 km
- Canton Kitchen0.7 km
- Gabby's Chippy0.5 km
- Jacksons Fisheries0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bridlington1.1 km
- Bempton4.7 km
- Hunmanby11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bridlington Westgate0.3 km
- Bridlington Westgate0.3 km
- Bridlington Westgate0.3 km
- Bridlington Brett Street0.4 km
- Bridlington Brett Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO164AY · Data under Open Government Licence