YO51 9BQ is a sought-after residential area on Glebe Close, 0.4km from Kirby Hill in Kirby Hill. Administratively it sits within Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
For serious buyers, YO51 9BQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £331k. 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 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00141008 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLEBE CLOSE, YO51 9BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLEBE CLOSE, YO51 9BQ.
459
48
£ 46,100 /yr
46%
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
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO51 9BQ's low deprivation rank, 75% ownership, and £331k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £331k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9BQ. The average age is 48.2. 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
Detached
£ 331,250
2 sales · Mean £ 331,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9BQ has low crime rates — 6 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
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Blue Bell Inn0.4 km
- Langthorpe Farm Shop1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough12.2 km
- Thirsk13.2 km
- Cattal13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Church Close0.0 km
- Church Close0.0 km
- Blue Bell0.3 km
- Kirby Hill Blue Bell0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519BQ · Data under Open Government Licence