Is YO18 8NU a safe place to live?

Yes, YO18 8NU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 10 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in YO18 8NU?

The average property price in YO18 8NU is currently around £460k.

What is the population of YO18 8NU?

The population for the YO18 8NU area is approximately 402 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO18 8NU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO18 8NU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

402

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

6/10

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2/10

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7/10

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2/10

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Area Character

YO18 8NU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 77% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 2.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO18 8NU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Keld Head in Middleton (Ryedale). Administratively it sits within Kirkbymoorside & Dales ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO18, YO18 8NU offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 2.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO18 8NU are sourced from Output Area E00141454 (shared with 17 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 8NU. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 422,000

13 sales · Mean £ 446,615

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

YO18 8NU has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson1

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good87 pupils1.2 km

Lady Lumley's School

Inadequate890 pupils1.3 km

Pickering Community Junior School

Good229 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Middleton Arms0.4 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby

The Hawthorns B&B0.3 km
Tasman B&B0.3 km

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby

Middleton Service Station Shop0.3 km
Post Office Tea Parlour0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Pickering Eastgate2.2 km
Malton13.9 km

Bus Stops

Main Street0.2 km
Main Street0.2 km
New Tavern0.3 km
New Tavern0.3 km