YO51 9AF is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Terrace, 0.1km from St. Helena in Boroughbridge. Administratively it sits within Boroughbridge & Claro ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k, down 20.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO51 9AF are sourced from Output Area E00140787 (shared with 77 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD TERRACE, YO51 9AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD TERRACE, YO51 9AF.
342
50
£ 46,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO51 9AF 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 50, YO51 9AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £379k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 20.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9AF. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 353,000
8 sales · Mean £ 351,749
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9AF has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Boroughbridge Primary School
Boroughbridge High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Appleton's0.2 km
- Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.1 km
- D H & G Treharne Ltd0.1 km
- Fink0.1 km
- Fryers Butchers0.1 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lock House0.6 km
- The Anchor Inn0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.2 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Fox And Hounds0.9 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bowe & Co0.1 km
- Chez Nous0.2 km
- Fourth Stone Cafe0.3 km
- Gilchrist Bakery0.1 km
- Grantham Arms0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Coopland & Son Ltd0.1 km
- Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Flavours of India0.2 km
- Golden Bite0.2 km
- Pizza Figaro0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough10.7 km
- Cattal12.0 km
- Starbeck12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Opp St James Square0.1 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Druids Meadow0.2 km
- St James Square0.2 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519AF · Data under Open Government Licence