Is YO17 6AB a safe place to live?

Yes, YO17 6AB is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 21 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO17 6AB?

The population for the YO17 6AB area is approximately 272 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHERRY FARM CLOSE, YO17 6AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHERRY FARM CLOSE, YO17 6AB.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

272

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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9/10

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3/10

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7/10

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2/10

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5/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO17 6AB's 61% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO17 6AB is a safe, established residential area on Cherry Farm Close, 1.4km from The Brows in Ryedale. Administratively it sits within Sheriff Hutton & Derwent ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO17 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00141471 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO17 6AB. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 0%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

YO17 6AB has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson5

Drugs3

Anti-social behaviour1

Violence and sexual offences1

Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

Malton School

Good961 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Malton1.6 km
Pickering Eastgate13.4 km

Bus Stops

York Road Ind Estate0.3 km
York Road Ind Estate0.3 km