YO51 9BJ is a sought-after residential area on Norwood Terrace, 0.4km from Langthorpe in Langthorpe. Administratively it sits within Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For serious buyers, YO51 9BJ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO51 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00141010 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORWOOD TERRACE, YO51 9BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORWOOD TERRACE, YO51 9BJ.
246
50
£ 46,100 /yr
57%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO51 9BJ combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£157k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £157k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9BJ. The average age is 49.8. 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
Terraced
£ 154,250
2 sales · Mean £ 154,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9BJ has low crime rates — 46 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
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Appleton's0.5 km
- Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.5 km
- D H & G Treharne Ltd0.4 km
- Fink0.4 km
- Fryers Butchers0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lock House0.1 km
- The Anchor Inn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.5 km
- Crown Hotel0.2 km
- Fox And Hounds0.8 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bowe & Co0.4 km
- Chez Nous0.3 km
- Fourth Stone Cafe0.6 km
- Gilchrist Bakery0.4 km
- Grantham Arms0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Coopland & Son Ltd0.4 km
- Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Flavours of India0.3 km
- Golden Bite0.3 km
- Pizza Figaro0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough11.1 km
- Cattal12.2 km
- Starbeck13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Anchor Inn0.2 km
- Anchor Inn0.2 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Langthorpe Corner0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519BJ · Data under Open Government Licence