Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE GOWANS, YO61 1DL House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1DL 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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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO61 1DL combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£641k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £641k 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 1DL 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 1DL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £641k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1DL 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 1DL. 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

£ 559,625

6 sales · Mean £ 577,708

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

YO61 1DL 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
  • York12.8 km
  • Hammerton14.6 km

Bus Stops

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