YO7 1AW is a mixed residential area on Long Street, 0.3km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For families considering a move, YO7 1AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO7 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00140708 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG STREET, YO7 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG STREET, YO7 1AW.
308
46
£ 41,600 /yr
55%
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
YO7 1AW is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1AW. The average age is 46.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 152,000
16 sales · Mean £ 151,687
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO7 1AW is moderate at 58 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 Thirsk0.4 km
- Bytheway Stores0.3 km
- Fish Dock0.3 km
- Thomas The Baker0.4 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.5 km
- Holy Rood House0.7 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.4 km
- Bed And Breakfast0.7 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.2 km
- Thirsk And Sowerby Institute0.5 km
- Red Bear0.4 km
- Black Bull0.3 km
- Mowbray Arms0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- All Flavours Great and Small0.4 km
- Caffe Nero0.4 km
- Grand India0.1 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.4 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Parmesan House0.3 km
- Thirsk Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.2 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.3 km
- Pizza Pronto0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.4 km
- Northallerton12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hambleton Drive0.0 km
- Hambleton Drive (Long Street)0.0 km
- Piper Lane0.1 km
- Hambleton Drive0.1 km
- Hambleton Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71AW · Data under Open Government Licence