Is YO60 6SQ a safe place to live?

Yes, YO60 6SQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in YO60 6SQ?

The average property price in YO60 6SQ is currently around £250k.

What is the population of YO60 6SQ?

The population for the YO60 6SQ area is approximately 276 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE CROFT, YO60 6SQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROFT, YO60 6SQ.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO60 6SQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10

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5/10

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1/10

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4/10

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4/10

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5/10

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2/10

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5/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO60 6SQ's 63% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO60 6SQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Croft, 0.2km from Church End in Sheriff Hutton. Administratively it sits within Sheriff Hutton & Derwent ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO60 6SQ are sourced from Output Area E00141603 (shared with 19 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 YO60 6SQ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 28%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 199,000

13 sales · Mean £ 219,900

Detached

£ 260,000

5 sales · Mean £ 484,000

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

YO60 6SQ has low crime rates — 8 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.

Violence and sexual offences5

Anti-social behaviour1

Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

Sheriff Hutton Primary School

Good105 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Post Office And Sheriff Hutton Stores0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Highwayman Inn0.5 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Quarmby's Delicatessen0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Malton14.0 km
York15.7 km
Poppleton15.8 km

Bus Stops

Cobble Lane0.2 km
Castle Inn PH0.2 km
Main Street0.5 km
Main Street0.5 km