Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

GREY CLOSE, YO61 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREY CLOSE, YO61 1DQ.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO61 1DQ 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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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

YO61 1DQ is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

YO61 1DQ is a mixed residential area on Grey Close, 0.1km from Sutton-on-the-Forest in Sutton-on-the-Forest. Administratively it sits within Huby & Tollerton ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £327k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00140535 (shared with 69 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 1DQ. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 324,000

3 sales · Mean £ 329,666

Semi-Detached

£ 258,500

2 sales · Mean £ 258,500

school Local Schools

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Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good91 pupils0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poppleton11.2 km
  • York13.1 km
  • Hammerton14.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Blackwell Ox0.1 km
  • The Blackwell Ox0.1 km
  • Cemetery0.3 km
  • Cemetery0.4 km
  • Sutton Park Entrance0.4 km