YO51 9AY is a sought-after residential area on East Gate, 0.3km from St. Helena in Boroughbridge. Administratively it sits within Boroughbridge & Claro ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For families considering a move, YO51 9AY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £206k, up 34.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO51 9AY are sourced from Output Area E00189837 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST GATE, YO51 9AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST GATE, YO51 9AY.
361
51
£ 46,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates YO51 9AY — age 51, 81% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 34.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9AY. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
5 sales · Mean £ 220,200
Terraced
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 192,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9AY has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Boroughbridge Primary School
Boroughbridge High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Appleton's0.3 km
- Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.3 km
- D H & G Treharne Ltd0.3 km
- Fink0.3 km
- Fryers Butchers0.4 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lock House0.8 km
- The Anchor Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.5 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bowe & Co0.3 km
- Chez Nous0.4 km
- Fourth Stone Cafe0.1 km
- Gilchrist Bakery0.3 km
- Grantham Arms0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Coopland & Son Ltd0.3 km
- Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Flavours of India0.5 km
- Golden Bite0.5 km
- Pizza Figaro0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough10.4 km
- Cattal11.7 km
- Starbeck12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Druids Meadow0.3 km
- Opp St James Square0.3 km
- St James Square0.3 km
- Boroughbridge High School0.3 km
- County Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519AY · Data under Open Government Licence