Is YO62 4BR a safe place to live?

Yes, YO62 4BR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in YO62 4BR?

The average property price in YO62 4BR is currently around £489k.

What is the population of YO62 4BR?

The population for the YO62 4BR area is approximately 181 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

ELD CLOSE, YO62 4BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELD CLOSE, YO62 4BR.

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Population

181

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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10/10

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8/10

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3/10

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4/10

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5/10

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6/10

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1/10

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5/10

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1/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO62 4BR combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£489k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £489k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.

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

YO62 4BR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Eld Close, 0.2km from Ampleforth in Ampleforth. Administratively it sits within Amotherby & Ampleforth ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £489k, down 4.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO62 4BR are sourced from Output Area E00170106 (shared with 16 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 4BR. The average age is 48.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 3%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 489,000

2 sales · Mean £ 489,000

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

YO62 4BR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7

Anti-social behaviour3

Public order3

Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good79 pupils0.2 km

St Hilda's Ampleforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good35 pupils0.3 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Shallowdale House B&B0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Thirsk17.7 km

Bus Stops

Main Street0.1 km
East End0.1 km
The White Swan0.2 km
The White Swan0.2 km
St Hilda's Primary School0.3 km