YO51 9BA is a sought-after residential area on Church Lane, 0.2km from Boroughbridge in Boroughbridge. Administratively it sits within Boroughbridge & Claro ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
For families considering a move, YO51 9BA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, down 68.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO51 9BA are sourced from Output Area E00140788 (shared with 35 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHURCH LANE, YO51 9BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH LANE, YO51 9BA.
305
49
£ 46,100 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO51 9BA spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 68.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9BA. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 143,880
4 sales · Mean £ 159,465
Detached
£ 364,950
4 sales · Mean £ 364,725
Semi-Detached
£ 272,500
6 sales · Mean £ 269,499
Flat
£ 130,000
1 sales · Mean £ 130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9BA has low crime rates — 43 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
10 nearby- Appleton's0.1 km
- Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.3 km
- D H & G Treharne Ltd0.2 km
- Fink0.2 km
- Fryers Butchers0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lock House0.8 km
- The Anchor Inn0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.1 km
- Crown Hotel0.4 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bowe & Co0.2 km
- Chez Nous0.3 km
- Fourth Stone Cafe0.0 km
- Gilchrist Bakery0.2 km
- Grantham Arms0.8 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Coopland & Son Ltd0.2 km
- Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Flavours of India0.4 km
- Golden Bite0.4 km
- Pizza Figaro0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough10.6 km
- Cattal11.7 km
- Starbeck12.5 km
Bus Stops
- St James Square0.2 km
- Opp St James Square0.2 km
- County Primary School0.2 km
- County Primary School0.2 km
- Druids Meadow0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519BA · Data under Open Government Licence