Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE BALK, YO62 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BALK, YO62 4AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

280

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 47,700 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO62 4AQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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Area Character

YO62 4AQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £247k, 70% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

YO62 4AQ is a sought-after residential area on The Balk, 0.0km from Slingsby in Slingsby. Administratively it sits within Amotherby & Ampleforth ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO62, YO62 4AQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k. 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 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00141495 (shared with 22 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 YO62 4AQ. The average age is 52.6. 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 Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 247,000

1 sales · Mean £ 247,000

Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

YO62 4AQ has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour2

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Slingsby Community Primary School

Good95 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Grapes Inn0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Wyville Farm Shop0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Malton9.4 km
  • Pickering Eastgate13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Green0.1 km
  • The Balk0.1 km
  • The Green0.1 km
  • The Balk0.1 km
  • High Street0.3 km