YO18 8DN is a safe, established residential area on Westgate, 0.3km from The Mount in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For families considering a move, YO18 8DN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00141578 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE, YO18 8DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE, YO18 8DN.
269
47
£ 38,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO18 8DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
YO18 8DN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 8DN. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 2026-02)
YO18 8DN has low crime rates — 40 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 Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Lady Lumley's School
Pickering Community Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Sun Inn0.0 km
- The Black Swan Hotel0.6 km
- The Rose Inn0.4 km
- Bay Horse Inn0.5 km
- Number Four Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Botham's Of Whitby0.5 km
- Cafe Cocoa0.6 km
- Klarneins Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Spice 4U0.6 km
- Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.6 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Bits & Pizzas0.6 km
- Country Crust0.5 km
- Potter Hill Fisheries0.3 km
- Chico's Pizzeria0.6 km
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- R.C. Hann Butchers0.6 km
- The Organic Farm Shop0.8 km
- Timm Family Butchers0.5 km
- Spar0.8 km
- A Dunning Butchers0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Bramwood Guest House0.7 km
- Pear Tree House B&B0.0 km
- The White Swan Inn0.5 km
- 17 Burgate House B\&B0.6 km
- Cawthorne House B&B1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate0.8 km
- Malton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Greenlands Road0.1 km
- Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Working Mens Club0.2 km
- Firthland Road0.2 km
- Potter Hill0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO188DN · Data under Open Government Licence