YO18 7AG is a safe, established residential area on Thornton Road Industrial Estate, 1.5km from Southgate in Pickering. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
Day-to-day life in YO18 7AG has the character of a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7AG are sourced from Output Area E00141565 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNTON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, YO18 7AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, YO18 7AG.
305
44
£ 38,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO18 7AG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO18 7AG is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7AG. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO18 7AG has low crime rates — 29 incidents 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Eastgate Fisheries0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cawthorne House B&B1.0 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate1.1 km
- Malton12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Road Industrial Est0.0 km
- Thornton Rd Ind Est0.0 km
- Thornton Road0.3 km
- Thornton Road0.3 km
- Whitfield Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187AG · Data under Open Government Licence