Is YO61 1EH a safe place to live?

Yes, YO61 1EH is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 3 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO61 1EH?

The population for the YO61 1EH area is approximately 282 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

STILLINGTON ROAD, YO61 1EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STILLINGTON ROAD, YO61 1EH.

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

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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 1EH 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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1/10

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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

No single demographic signal dominates YO61 1EH — age 45, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

YO61 1EH is a safe, established residential area on Stillington Road, 1.2km 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 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1EH 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 1EH. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

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

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good91 pupils1.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Poppleton12.4 km
York14.2 km
Hammerton15.1 km