YO18 7BL is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Thornton-le-Dale in Thornton-le-Dale. Administratively it sits within Thornton Dale & Wolds ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For families considering a move, YO18 7BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7BL are sourced from Output Area E00141623 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO18 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO18 7BL.
258
48
£ 38,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO18 7BL's 67% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7BL. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
YO18 7BL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
3 nearby- Bridge Foot Guest House0.1 km
- Banavie B&B0.3 km
- The Grange Guest House0.6 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Chocolate Factory0.1 km
- Wardill Bros0.1 km
- Nisa0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Baldersons Welcome Cafe & Bakery0.0 km
- Brandysnap Bistro0.1 km
- Lavenders Tearoom0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Balderson's Ice Cream0.0 km
- Munch0.1 km
- Pizzaland Take Away0.1 km
- Thornton Dale Fisheries0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate3.6 km
- Malton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Cross0.1 km
- Thornton Cross0.1 km
- Thornton Cross0.1 km
- Thornton Cross0.1 km
- NYM Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187BL · Data under Open Government Licence