Postcode Analysis Harrogate, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO51 9BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO51 9BW.

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Population

620

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: YO51 9BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO51 9BW combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£355k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 12.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO51 9BW is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Langthorpe in Langthorpe. Administratively it sits within Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO51, YO51 9BW offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, up 12.7% year-on-year. 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 9BW are sourced from Output Area E00189798 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9BW. The average age is 37.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.2%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

1 sales · Mean £ 315,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO51 9BW has low crime rates — 37 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.

Anti-social behaviour29
Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson12
Burglary3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Boroughbridge Primary School

Good187 pupils0.7 km
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Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School

Good124 pupils1.2 km
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Boroughbridge High School

Good424 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Appleton's0.7 km
  • Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.6 km
  • D H & G Treharne Ltd0.6 km
  • Fink0.6 km
  • Fryers Butchers0.5 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Lock House0.2 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Black Bull Inn0.7 km
  • Crown Hotel0.4 km
  • Fox And Hounds0.6 km
  • The Three Horse Shoes0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bowe & Co0.6 km
  • Chez Nous0.5 km
  • Fourth Stone Cafe0.8 km
  • Gilchrist Bakery0.6 km
  • Grantham Arms0.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Coopland & Son Ltd0.6 km
  • Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Flavours of India0.4 km
  • Golden Bite0.4 km
  • Pizza Figaro0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knaresborough11.2 km
  • Cattal12.5 km
  • Starbeck13.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Anchor Inn0.1 km
  • Anchor Inn0.1 km
  • Langthorpe Corner0.2 km
  • Langthorpe Corner0.2 km
  • Langthorpe Corner0.3 km