YO51 9DB is a well-regarded residential area located 0.7km from Kirby Hill 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 9DB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 9DB are sourced from Output Area E00141009 (shared with 29 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO51 9DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO51 9DB.
426
47
£ 46,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO51 9DB 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO51 9DB combines high owner-occupation (79%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9DB. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
school Local Schools
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Blue Bell Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough11.7 km
- Starbeck13.5 km
- Thirsk13.6 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519DB · Data under Open Government Licence