YO18 7AA is a sought-after residential area on Market Place, 0.1km from Pickering in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00141559 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET PLACE, YO18 7AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, YO18 7AA.
196
46
£ 38,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO18 7AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates YO18 7AA — age 46, 47% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £110k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7AA. The average age is 45.7. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 110,000
3 sales · Mean £ 104,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO18 7AA is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pickering Community Infant School
Pickering Community Junior School
Lady Lumley's School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Sun Inn0.5 km
- The Black Swan Hotel0.1 km
- The Rose Inn0.1 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.0 km
- Number Four Bar0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Botham's Of Whitby0.1 km
- Cafe Cocoa0.2 km
- Klarneins Coffee Shop0.0 km
- Spice 4U0.1 km
- Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Eastgate Fisheries0.7 km
- Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Bits & Pizzas0.1 km
- Country Crust0.0 km
- Potter Hill Fisheries0.3 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- R.C. Hann Butchers0.2 km
- The Organic Farm Shop0.3 km
- Timm Family Butchers0.0 km
- Spar0.4 km
- A Dunning Butchers0.1 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Bramwood Guest House0.2 km
- Pear Tree House B&B0.5 km
- The White Swan Inn0.0 km
- 17 Burgate House B\&B0.2 km
- Cawthorne House B&B0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate0.3 km
- Malton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- The Library0.1 km
- The Library0.1 km
- Pickering (North Yorkshire Moors Railway)0.1 km
- Hungate0.2 km
- Kirkham Lane Opp Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187AA · Data under Open Government Licence