YO7 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Stockton Road, 0.4km from Norby in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO7, YO7 1BA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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. 77% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO7 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00140709 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STOCKTON ROAD, YO7 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STOCKTON ROAD, YO7 1BA.
290
48
£ 41,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
No single demographic signal dominates YO7 1BA — age 48, 77% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1BA. The average age is 47.5. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 318,333
Detached
£ 550,000
1 sales · Mean £ 550,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO7 1BA has low crime rates — 30 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
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 Thirsk0.6 km
- Bytheway Stores0.8 km
- Fish Dock0.5 km
- Thomas The Baker0.6 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.5 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.6 km
- Bed And Breakfast0.9 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.3 km
- Thirsk And Sowerby Institute0.8 km
- Red Bear0.6 km
- Black Bull0.5 km
- Mowbray Arms0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- All Flavours Great and Small0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Grand India0.4 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.6 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.8 km
- The Co-operative Group0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Parmesan House0.6 km
- Thirsk Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.3 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.5 km
- Pizza Pronto0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.3 km
- Northallerton12.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Marys Walk Dowber Way Hail & Ride0.1 km
- Shire Road0.1 km
- Stockton Road0.1 km
- Shire Road0.1 km
- Stockton Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71BA · Data under Open Government Licence