YO18 7EA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hawthorn Lane, 0.8km from Pickering in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO18 7EA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents here average 59 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7EA are sourced from Output Area E00141564 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN LANE, YO18 7EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN LANE, YO18 7EA.
162
59
£ 38,700 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO18 7EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO18 7EA has a significant social housing presence — 70% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7EA. The average age is 58.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO18 7EA has low crime rates — 36 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
Pickering Community Junior School
Lady Lumley's School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Black Swan Hotel0.6 km
- The Rose Inn0.8 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.7 km
- Number Four Bar0.7 km
- Pickering Recreation Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Botham's Of Whitby0.8 km
- Cafe Cocoa0.5 km
- Klarneins Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Spice 4U0.6 km
- Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.7 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Eastgate Fisheries0.1 km
- Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Bits & Pizzas0.7 km
- Country Crust0.7 km
- Potter Hill Fisheries0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- R.C. Hann Butchers0.5 km
- The Organic Farm Shop0.4 km
- Timm Family Butchers0.7 km
- Spar0.4 km
- A Dunning Butchers0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Bramwood Guest House0.5 km
- The White Swan Inn0.7 km
- 17 Burgate House B\&B0.8 km
- Cawthorne House B&B0.2 km
- Crossways0.4 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.8 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate0.4 km
- Malton12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hawthorn Lane0.1 km
- Eastcroft0.1 km
- Eastfield Road0.2 km
- Eastfield Road0.2 km
- County Inf School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187EA · Data under Open Government Licence