Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

RUFFA LANE, YO18 7HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUFFA LANE, YO18 7HN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

310

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO18 7HN 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.

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4/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

YO18 7HN 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 a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 18.2% year-on-year.

home £294,666 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO18 7HN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Ruffa Lane, 0.6km from Pickering in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For families considering a move, YO18 7HN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £294k, up 18.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7HN are sourced from Output Area E00141555 (shared with 6 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 7HN. 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

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 263,750

16 sales · Mean £ 293,250

Semi-Detached

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 341,250

Terraced

£ 217,000

1 sales · Mean £ 217,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO18 7HN 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.

Violence and sexual offences57
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson18
Public order10
Shoplifting9

school Local Schools

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Pickering Community Infant School

Good176 pupils0.3 km
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Pickering Community Junior School

Good229 pupils1.1 km
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Lady Lumley's School

Inadequate890 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good87 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Black Swan Hotel0.4 km
  • The Rose Inn0.7 km
  • Bay Horse Inn0.5 km
  • Number Four Bar0.5 km
  • Pickering Recreation Club0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Botham's Of Whitby0.6 km
  • Cafe Cocoa0.4 km
  • Klarneins Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Spice 4U0.5 km
  • Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.5 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Eastgate Fisheries0.3 km
  • Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Bits & Pizzas0.5 km
  • Country Crust0.5 km
  • Potter Hill Fisheries0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • R.C. Hann Butchers0.4 km
  • The Organic Farm Shop0.3 km
  • Timm Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • A Dunning Butchers0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Bramwood Guest House0.3 km
  • The White Swan Inn0.5 km
  • 17 Burgate House B\&B0.6 km
  • Cawthorne House B&B0.2 km
  • Crossways0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-op0.3 km
  • Lidl0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pickering Eastgate0.3 km
  • Malton12.7 km

Bus Stops

  • County Inf School0.2 km
  • Hawthorn Lane0.3 km
  • Eastcroft0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km