YO18 7LH is a safe, established residential area on Pickering Road, 0.6km from Thornton-le-Dale in Thornton-le-Dale. Administratively it sits within Thornton Dale & Wolds ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For families considering a move, YO18 7LH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 279.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 7LH are sourced from Output Area E00141623 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PICKERING ROAD, YO18 7LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PICKERING ROAD, YO18 7LH.
258
48
£ 38,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO18 7LH is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 279.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 7LH. The average age is 47.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 360,000
7 sales · Mean £ 364,285
Semi-Detached
£ 306,750
2 sales · Mean £ 306,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
YO18 7LH has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridge Foot Guest House0.4 km
- Banavie B&B0.2 km
- The Grange Guest House0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- The Chocolate Factory0.3 km
- Wardill Bros0.2 km
- Nisa0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Inn0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Baldersons Welcome Cafe & Bakery0.3 km
- Brandysnap Bistro0.2 km
- Lavenders Tearoom0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Balderson's Ice Cream0.3 km
- Munch0.2 km
- Pizzaland Take Away0.2 km
- Thornton Dale Fisheries0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate3.3 km
- Malton12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Greengate Lane0.2 km
- Thornton Cross0.3 km
- Thornton Cross0.3 km
- Thornton Cross0.3 km
- Thornton Cross0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO187LH · Data under Open Government Licence