YO7 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Long Street, 0.5km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For serious buyers, YO7 1BB is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for YO7 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00140699 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONG STREET, YO7 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONG STREET, YO7 1BB.
291
50
£ 41,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO7 1BB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO7 1BB's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £165k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £165k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1BB. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,000
Detached
£ 242,500
2 sales · Mean £ 242,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO7 1BB is moderate at 50 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 Thirsk0.5 km
- Bytheway Stores0.6 km
- Fish Dock0.3 km
- Thomas The Baker0.5 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.1 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.4 km
- Holy Rood House0.9 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.5 km
- Bed And Breakfast0.8 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.2 km
- Thirsk And Sowerby Institute0.7 km
- Red Bear0.4 km
- Black Bull0.4 km
- Mowbray Arms0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- All Flavours Great and Small0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Grand India0.2 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.5 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.6 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.7 km
- The Co-operative Group0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Parmesan House0.4 km
- Thirsk Fish And Chips0.6 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.2 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.3 km
- Pizza Pronto0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.2 km
- Northallerton12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Stockton Road0.0 km
- Stockton Road0.0 km
- St Marys Walk Dowber Way Hail & Ride0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- Fairfield0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71BB · Data under Open Government Licence