Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

HORSEFAIR, YO51 9AA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORSEFAIR, YO51 9AA.

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Population

342

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO51 9AA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

YO51 9AA is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 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 137.4% year-on-year.

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

YO51 9AA is a sought-after residential area on Horsefair, 0.2km from St. Helena in Boroughbridge. Administratively it sits within Boroughbridge & Claro ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.

For families considering a move, YO51 9AA represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k, up 137.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO51 9AA are sourced from Output Area E00140787 (shared with 77 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 YO51 9AA. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 34%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

3 sales · Mean £ 260,000

Detached

£ 330,000

1 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Flat

£ 120,000

4 sales · Mean £ 114,750

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

YO51 9AA has low crime rates — 35 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson18
Burglary7
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Boroughbridge Primary School

Good187 pupils0.3 km
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Boroughbridge High School

Good424 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Appleton's0.3 km
  • Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.2 km
  • D H & G Treharne Ltd0.2 km
  • Fink0.2 km
  • Fryers Butchers0.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Lock House0.4 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Black Bull Inn0.3 km
  • Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • The Three Horse Shoes0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bowe & Co0.2 km
  • Chez Nous0.1 km
  • Fourth Stone Cafe0.4 km
  • Gilchrist Bakery0.2 km
  • Grantham Arms0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Coopland & Son Ltd0.2 km
  • Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Flavours of India0.0 km
  • Golden Bite0.0 km
  • Pizza Figaro0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough10.9 km
  • Cattal12.1 km
  • Starbeck12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • Opp St James Square0.2 km
  • St James Square0.3 km
  • Druids Meadow0.3 km