YO62 4DU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West End, 0.2km from Ampleforth in Ampleforth. Administratively it sits within Amotherby & Ampleforth ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO62, YO62 4DU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 89% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £376k, down 12.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO62 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00141447 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST END, YO62 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST END, YO62 4DU.
223
51
£ 44,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO62 4DU 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO62 4DU spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO62 4DU. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 625,000
4 sales · Mean £ 591,250
Terraced
£ 242,100
8 sales · Mean £ 283,650
Semi-Detached
£ 282,500
2 sales · Mean £ 282,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO62 4DU 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.
school Local Schools
St Hilda's Ampleforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shallowdale House B&B0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk17.4 km
Bus Stops
- The White Horse0.0 km
- The White Horse0.0 km
- The White Swan0.2 km
- The White Swan0.2 km
- St Hildas Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO624DU · Data under Open Government Licence