Is YO62 4DE a safe place to live?

Yes, YO62 4DE 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 4DE?

The average property price in YO62 4DE is currently around £400k.

What is the population of YO62 4DE?

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

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

BACK LANE, YO62 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, YO62 4DE.

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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 48, YO62 4DE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £400k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 40.9% year-on-year.

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

YO62 4DE is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.4km from Ampleforth in Ampleforth. Administratively it sits within Amotherby & Ampleforth ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For families considering a move, YO62 4DE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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: Average house prices are around £400k, down 40.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO62 4DE 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 4DE. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 420,000

7 sales · Mean £ 430,285

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

YO62 4DE 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 pupils0.0 km

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

Good35 pupils0.4 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Shallowdale House B&B1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Thirsk17.9 km

Bus Stops

East End0.1 km
Main Street0.1 km
The White Swan0.3 km
The White Swan0.3 km
St Hilda's Primary School0.4 km