YO18 7AL is a sought-after residential area on Birdgate, 0.2km from Pickering in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO18 7AL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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. 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 7AL are sourced from Output Area E00141559 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BIRDGATE, YO18 7AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRDGATE, YO18 7AL.
196
46
£ 38,700 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO18 7AL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO18 7AL spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7AL. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO18 7AL 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 Inn0.7 km
- The Black Swan Hotel0.0 km
- The Rose Inn0.2 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.1 km
- Number Four Bar0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Botham's Of Whitby0.2 km
- Cafe Cocoa0.1 km
- Klarneins Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Spice 4U0.1 km
- Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.1 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Eastgate Fisheries0.6 km
- Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Bits & Pizzas0.1 km
- Country Crust0.1 km
- Potter Hill Fisheries0.4 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- R.C. Hann Butchers0.1 km
- The Organic Farm Shop0.2 km
- Timm Family Butchers0.1 km
- Spar0.4 km
- A Dunning Butchers0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Bramwood Guest House0.1 km
- Pear Tree House B&B0.7 km
- The White Swan Inn0.1 km
- 17 Burgate House B\&B0.2 km
- Cawthorne House B&B0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate0.2 km
- Malton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hungate0.1 km
- Kirkham Lane Opp Car Park0.1 km
- Kirkham Lane Car Park0.2 km
- County Inf School0.2 km
- The Library0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187AL · Data under Open Government Licence