Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

BIRDGATE, YO18 7AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRDGATE, YO18 7AL.

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Population

196

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences81
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson40
Shoplifting19
Public order11

school Local Schools

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Pickering Community Infant School

Good176 pupils0.2 km
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Pickering Community Junior School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Lady Lumley's School

Inadequate890 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good87 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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