YO51 9DJ is a sought-after residential area on St Johns Walk, 0.1km from Kirby Hill in Kirby Hill. Administratively it sits within Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO51, YO51 9DJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 £360k, down 6.8% 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 9DJ are sourced from Output Area E00141008 (shared with 30 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST JOHNS WALK, YO51 9DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS WALK, YO51 9DJ.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO51 9DJ combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£360k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £360k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9DJ. 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
£ 355,000
17 sales · Mean £ 348,970
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9DJ 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
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox And Hounds1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Blue Bell Inn0.3 km
- Langthorpe Farm Shop0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough11.9 km
- Cattal13.5 km
- Thirsk13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Church Banks0.2 km
- Church Banks0.2 km
- Kirby Hill Blue Bell0.2 km
- Blue Bell0.2 km
- Church Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519DJ · Data under Open Government Licence