Is YO61 1EG a safe place to live?

Yes, YO61 1EG is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO61 1EG?

The population for the YO61 1EG area is approximately 221 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO61 1EG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO61 1EG.

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

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Population

221

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10

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5/10

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1/10

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10/10

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4/10

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6/10

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2/10

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4/10

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4/10

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Area Character

YO61 1EG is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO61 1EG is a safe, established residential area within the YO61 district of Hambleton. Administratively it sits within Huby & Tollerton ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, YO61 1EG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1EG are sourced from Output Area E00140536 (shared with 33 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 1EG. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.3%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

64%Active

FT: 45%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

YO61 1EG has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Poppleton12.8 km
York13.9 km
Hammerton16.9 km