YO12 4BY is a safe, established residential area on Stack Yard Lane, 0.1km from Staxton in Staxton. Administratively it sits within Hunmanby & Sherburn (part Ryedale) ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO12 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00141598 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STACK YARD LANE, YO12 4BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STACK YARD LANE, YO12 4BY.
402
45
£ 38,900 /yr
51%
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 45, YO12 4BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £167k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO12 4BY. The average age is 44.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,500
2 sales · Mean £ 167,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
YO12 4BY has low crime rates — 8 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
Hertford Vale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Staxton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Glaves & McNay0.2 km
- Shell Service Station Staxton0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Harpers Fish Restaurant0.2 km
- The Ridings Tea Room0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seamer5.2 km
- Hunmanby8.8 km
- Scarborough9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Staxton Village0.2 km
- Staxton Village0.2 km
- Hare & Hounds Crossroads0.3 km
- Hare & Hounds Crossroads0.3 km
- Staxton Main Street0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO124BY · Data under Open Government Licence