Postcode Analysis Hambleton, Yorkshire and The Humber

ST MARYS DRIVE, YO7 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS DRIVE, YO7 1BX.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

YO7 1BX is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO7 1BX is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Drive, 0.3km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For serious buyers, YO7 1BX is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 88% 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00140710 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1BX. The average age is 57.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 208,000

7 sales · Mean £ 225,428

Detached

£ 235,000

3 sales · Mean £ 232,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO7 1BX has low crime rates — 24 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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Anti-social behaviour31
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Thirsk Community Primary School

Good179 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Inadequate78 pupils1.3 km
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Sowerby Primary Academy

Good293 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Johnsons Of Thirsk0.8 km
  • Bytheway Stores0.5 km
  • Fish Dock0.6 km
  • Thomas The Baker0.8 km
  • Nisa Thirsk0.3 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Kirkgate House Hotel0.7 km
  • The Golden Fleece Hotel0.7 km
  • Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Lord Nelson0.4 km
  • Thirsk And Sowerby Institute0.9 km
  • Red Bear0.7 km
  • Black Bull0.6 km
  • Mowbray Arms0.6 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • All Flavours Great and Small0.9 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Grand India0.3 km
  • Greggs Of Yorkshire0.7 km
  • The Pamper Lounge0.8 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Parmesan House0.7 km
  • Thirsk Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • Long Street Fisheries0.3 km
  • Milano Pizzeria0.6 km
  • Pizza Pronto0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative Group0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Thirsk2.6 km
  • Northallerton12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Fairfield0.1 km
  • St Marys Walk Dowber Way Hail & Ride0.3 km
  • Stockton Road0.3 km
  • Stockton Road0.3 km
  • Hambleton Close0.3 km