Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

SKATES LANE, YO61 1HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKATES LANE, YO61 1HB.

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

221

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Avg Age

44

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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 1HB 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. £404k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 41.8% year-on-year.

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

YO61 1HB is a mixed residential area on Skates Lane, 0.8km from Sutton-on-the-Forest in Hambleton. Administratively it sits within Huby & Tollerton ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For renters and young professionals, YO61 1HB 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.

Property: Prices average £404k, down 41.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1HB 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 1HB. 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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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 328,000

3 sales · Mean £ 326,666

Detached

£ 500,000

3 sales · Mean £ 506,666

school Local Schools

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Huby CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils1.1 km
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Sutton on the Forest Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good91 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huby Fisheries0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Mended Drum0.8 km
  • The New Inn Cantonese Restaurant0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poppleton11.4 km
  • York13.5 km
  • Hammerton13.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Skates Lane0.0 km
  • Skates Lane0.0 km
  • Brownmoor Lane End0.4 km
  • Brownmoor Lane End0.4 km