Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

MAY COTTAGES, YO61 1HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAY COTTAGES, YO61 1HL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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10/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

YO61 1HL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 91% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

YO61 1HL is a safe, established residential area on May Cottages in Huby (Hambleton). 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 91% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.

Census 2021 statistics for YO61 1HL are sourced from Output Area E00140529 (shared with 12 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 1HL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 220,000

1 sales · Mean £ 220,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

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

Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Huby CofE Primary School

Good101 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Huby Fisheries0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Mended Drum0.6 km
  • The New Inn Cantonese Restaurant0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Poppleton12.3 km
  • Hammerton14.0 km
  • York14.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Shaw Crescent0.0 km
  • Shaw Crescent0.1 km
  • Shaw Crescent0.1 km
  • Shaw Crescent0.1 km
  • Womans Institute Hall0.2 km