YO18 7ES is a safe, established residential area on Hugden Close, 1.1km from Southgate in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For families considering a move, YO18 7ES represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £172k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7ES are sourced from Output Area E00141565 (shared with 73 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HUGDEN CLOSE, YO18 7ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HUGDEN CLOSE, YO18 7ES.
305
44
£ 38,700 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO18 7ES falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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 72% owner-occupation and average age 44, YO18 7ES has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £172k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7ES. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 172,500
1 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO18 7ES has low crime rates — 25 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
Pickering Community Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Cocoa1.0 km
- Caffe Stop0.8 km
- Noyon0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Eastgate Fisheries0.5 km
- Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- R.C. Hann Butchers1.0 km
- The Organic Farm Shop0.8 km
- Spar0.8 km
- One Stop0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bramwood Guest House0.9 km
- Cawthorne House B&B0.6 km
- Crossways0.9 km
- Eden House B&B0.7 km
- Premier Inn0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Pickering Recreation Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate0.8 km
- Malton12.2 km
Bus Stops
- Thornton Road0.1 km
- Thornton Road0.2 km
- Eastfield Road0.2 km
- Eastfield Road0.2 km
- Whitfield Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187ES · Data under Open Government Licence