Is YO62 4AW a safe place to live?

Yes, YO62 4AW is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in YO62 4AW?

The average property price in YO62 4AW is currently around £365k.

What is the population of YO62 4AW?

The population for the YO62 4AW area is approximately 280 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

THE LAWNS, YO62 4AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE LAWNS, YO62 4AW.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

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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 4AW 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

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO62 4AW's low deprivation rank, 70% ownership, and £365k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £365k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

YO62 4AW is a sought-after residential area on The Lawns, 0.6km 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 4AW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £365k. 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 4AW 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 4AW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

Detached

£ 517,500

1 sales · Mean £ 517,500

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

YO62 4AW has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order5

Violence and sexual offences4

Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

Slingsby Community Primary School

Good95 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Wyville Farm Shop0.7 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Grapes Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Malton9.9 km
Pickering Eastgate13.4 km