Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREGORY CLOSE, YO30 1XG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREGORY CLOSE, YO30 1XG.

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Population

315

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO30 1XG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO30 1XG combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£176k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £176k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

YO30 1XG is a sought-after residential area on Gregory Close, 0.5km from Fairfield in Skelton (York). Administratively it sits within Rural West York ward and the York Outer constituency.

For serious buyers, YO30 1XG is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO30 1XG are sourced from Output Area E00067829 (shared with 11 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 YO30 1XG. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 176,000

3 sales · Mean £ 177,000

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

YO30 1XG has low crime rates — 10 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Skelton Primary School

Good97 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel0.3 km
  • Skelton Grange Farmhouse0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Blacksmiths Arms0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Johnsons Fresh Fruit and Veg0.3 km
  • Skelton Post Office0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Maple Tree Cafe @ Skelton Garden Centre0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poppleton2.7 km
  • York5.1 km
  • Hammerton10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Ratcliffe Court0.1 km
  • Brecksfield0.1 km
  • Fairfields Drive0.2 km
  • Fairfields Drive0.2 km
  • Fairfield Cottages0.3 km