YO7 1AA is a mixed residential area on Millgate, 0.1km from Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO7 1AA are sourced from Output Area E00140706 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILLGATE, YO7 1AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILLGATE, YO7 1AA.
253
45
£ 41,600 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO7 1AA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1AA. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO7 1AA is moderate at 60 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thirsk Community Primary School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sowerby Primary Academy
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Johnsons Of Thirsk0.2 km
- Bytheway Stores0.6 km
- Fish Dock0.0 km
- Thomas The Baker0.2 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.2 km
- Holy Rood House0.5 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.1 km
- Bed And Breakfast0.4 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.2 km
- Thirsk And Sowerby Institute0.3 km
- Red Bear0.1 km
- Black Bull0.0 km
- Mowbray Arms0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- All Flavours Great and Small0.3 km
- Caffe Nero0.1 km
- Grand India0.3 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.1 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.2 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- The Co-operative Group0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Parmesan House0.1 km
- Thirsk Fish And Chips0.3 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.3 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.0 km
- Pizza Pronto0.0 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.1 km
- Northallerton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Market Place0.1 km
- Kirkgate0.2 km
- Kirkgate0.2 km
- The Green0.2 km
- Piper Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71AA · Data under Open Government Licence