Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

BRUCE WAY, YO18 8BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRUCE WAY, YO18 8BD.

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Population

172

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO18 8BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 55% social renting, YO18 8BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

YO18 8BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bruce Way, 0.4km from Southgate in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, YO18 8BD is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO18 8BD are sourced from Output Area E00141569 (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 YO18 8BD. The average age is 48.6. 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

35%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

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

YO18 8BD has low crime rates — 38 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 offences50
Anti-social behaviour34
Criminal damage and arson14
Public order6
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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Pickering Community Junior School

Good229 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good87 pupils0.7 km
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Pickering Community Infant School

Good176 pupils0.9 km
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Lady Lumley's School

Inadequate890 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Sun Inn0.4 km
  • The Black Swan Hotel0.7 km
  • The Rose Inn0.6 km
  • Bay Horse Inn0.7 km
  • Number Four Bar0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Botham's Of Whitby0.7 km
  • Cafe Cocoa0.7 km
  • Klarneins Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Spice 4U0.7 km
  • Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Bits & Pizzas0.7 km
  • Country Crust0.6 km
  • Potter Hill Fisheries0.5 km
  • Chico's Pizzeria0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • R.C. Hann Butchers0.7 km
  • The Organic Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Timm Family Butchers0.6 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • A Dunning Butchers0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Bramwood Guest House0.8 km
  • Pear Tree House B&B0.4 km
  • The White Swan Inn0.7 km
  • 17 Burgate House B\&B0.8 km
  • Cawthorne House B&B0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pickering Eastgate0.8 km
  • Malton12.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Insgarth0.1 km
  • Pike Road0.1 km
  • Greenlands Road0.3 km
  • Working Mens Club0.4 km
  • Working Mens Club0.4 km