YO62 4AG is a sought-after residential area on Balksyde, 0.2km from Slingsby in Slingsby. Administratively it sits within Amotherby & Ampleforth ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For serious buyers, YO62 4AG is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 10.6% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO62 4AG are sourced from Output Area E00141496 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALKSYDE, YO62 4AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALKSYDE, YO62 4AG.
361
44
£ 47,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO62 4AG's low deprivation rank, 66% ownership, and £217k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £217k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 10.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO62 4AG. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 189,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
YO62 4AG has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Slingsby Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Grapes Inn0.5 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Wyville Farm Shop0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Malton9.4 km
- Pickering Eastgate13.7 km
Bus Stops
- The Balk0.1 km
- The Balk0.1 km
- The Green0.2 km
- The Green0.2 km
- High Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO624AG · Data under Open Government Licence