YO18 7EE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Forest Road, 0.9km from Pickering in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7EE are sourced from Output Area E00141555 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, YO18 7EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, YO18 7EE.
310
49
£ 38,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO18 7EE 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 7EE is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7EE. The average age is 48.8. 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 and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 179,950
3 sales · Mean £ 173,316
Semi-Detached
£ 174,000
2 sales · Mean £ 174,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO18 7EE has low crime rates — 29 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
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Cooplands0.8 km
- The Old Weigh1.0 km
- R.C. Hann Butchers0.7 km
- The Organic Farm Shop0.5 km
- Timm Family Butchers0.8 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Black Swan Hotel0.7 km
- The Rose Inn1.0 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.8 km
- Number Four Bar0.8 km
- Pickering Recreation Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Botham's Of Whitby0.9 km
- Cafe Cocoa0.7 km
- Klarneins Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Spice 4U0.7 km
- Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Eastgate Fisheries0.3 km
- Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Bits & Pizzas0.8 km
- Country Crust0.8 km
- Chico's Pizzeria0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Bramwood Guest House0.6 km
- The White Swan Inn0.8 km
- 17 Burgate House B\&B0.9 km
- Cawthorne House B&B0.4 km
- Crossways0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate0.6 km
- Malton12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Eastfield Road0.2 km
- Whitfield Avenue0.3 km
- Eastfield Road0.3 km
- Hawthorn Lane0.3 km
- Whitfield Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187EE · Data under Open Government Licence