Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE GOWANS, YO61 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE GOWANS, YO61 1DJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

282

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO61 1DJ 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO61 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £671k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £671k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

YO61 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on The Gowans, 0.8km from Sutton-on-the-Forest in Sutton-on-the-Forest. Administratively it sits within Huby & Tollerton ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For serious buyers, YO61 1DJ is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 92% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £671k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00140534 (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 1DJ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 479,500

8 sales · Mean £ 501,562

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

YO61 1DJ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

P

Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good91 pupils0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poppleton11.2 km
  • York12.9 km
  • Hammerton14.7 km

Bus Stops

  • The Gowans0.1 km
  • The Gowans0.1 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Village Hall0.2 km
  • Primary School0.3 km