Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

HORSEFAIR, YO51 9AD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

276

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

YO51 9AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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YO51 9AD 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 renters and young professionals, YO51 9AD offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for YO51 9AD are sourced from Output Area E00140786 (shared with 34 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 9AD. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 177,000

1 sales · Mean £ 177,000

Flat

£ 133,500

2 sales · Mean £ 133,500

Detached

£ 785,000

1 sales · Mean £ 785,000

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

YO51 9AD has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour34
Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson20
Burglary6
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's0.2 km
  • Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.2 km
  • D H & G Treharne Ltd0.1 km
  • Fink0.1 km
  • Fryers Butchers0.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Lock House0.4 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Black Bull Inn0.2 km
  • Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.8 km
  • The Three Horse Shoes0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • Morrisons0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough10.8 km
  • Cattal12.0 km
  • Starbeck12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Crown Hotel0.0 km
  • Crown Hotel0.1 km
  • Opp St James Square0.2 km
  • St James Square0.2 km
  • Druids Meadow0.3 km