YO18 7BJ is a sought-after residential area on Hallgarth Lane, 0.8km from Thornton-le-Dale in Thornton-le-Dale. Administratively it sits within Thornton Dale & Wolds ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For serious buyers, YO18 7BJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 0.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7BJ are sourced from Output Area E00141622 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALLGARTH LANE, YO18 7BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALLGARTH LANE, YO18 7BJ.
383
56
£ 38,700 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, YO18 7BJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £485k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7BJ. The average age is 55.8. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 647,500
2 sales · Mean £ 647,500
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
YO18 7BJ has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bridge Foot Guest House0.9 km
- Banavie B&B0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Chocolate Factory0.7 km
- Wardill Bros0.7 km
- Nisa0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Baldersons Welcome Cafe & Bakery0.8 km
- Brandysnap Bistro0.9 km
- Lavenders Tearoom0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Balderson's Ice Cream0.8 km
- Munch0.8 km
- Pizzaland Take Away0.8 km
- Thornton Dale Fisheries0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate3.6 km
- Malton11.9 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187BJ · Data under Open Government Licence