Is YO61 1AD a safe place to live?

Yes, YO61 1AD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 20 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in YO61 1AD?

The average property price in YO61 1AD is currently around £670k.

What is the population of YO61 1AD?

The population for the YO61 1AD area is approximately 313 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

WOODBYNE WAY, YO61 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODBYNE WAY, YO61 1AD.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

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6/10

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1/10

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8/10

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10/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO61 1AD combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£670k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

YO61 1AD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Woodbyne Way, 0.3km from Stillington in Stillington (Hambleton). Administratively it sits within Huby & Tollerton ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO61, YO61 1AD offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 82% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £670k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00140659 (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 YO61 1AD. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 29%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 608,000

10 sales · Mean £ 543,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

YO61 1AD has low crime rates — 20 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 offences11

Anti-social behaviour3

Public order1

Criminal damage and arson1

Possession of weapons1

school Local Schools

Stillington Primary School

Requires Improvement33 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Bay Tree Inn0.2 km
The White Bear0.1 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

Gulshan Tandoori0.2 km

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Stillington Fisheries0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Poppleton14.2 km
York16.0 km
Hammerton16.5 km

Bus Stops

Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
Bay Horse Inn0.2 km
York Road Junction0.3 km
York Road Junction0.3 km