Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

WESTGATE, YO18 8DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE, YO18 8DN.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

YO18 8DN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 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.

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

YO18 8DN is a safe, established residential area on Westgate, 0.3km from The Mount in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For families considering a move, YO18 8DN 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 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO18 8DN are sourced from Output Area E00141578 (shared with 8 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 8DN. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

YO18 8DN has low crime rates — 40 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 offences61
Anti-social behaviour37
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order7
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Pickering Community Junior School

Good229 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good87 pupils0.4 km
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Lady Lumley's School

Inadequate890 pupils0.6 km
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Pickering Community Infant School

Good176 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Sun Inn0.0 km
  • The Black Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • The Rose Inn0.4 km
  • Bay Horse Inn0.5 km
  • Number Four Bar0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Botham's Of Whitby0.5 km
  • Cafe Cocoa0.6 km
  • Klarneins Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Spice 4U0.6 km
  • Two Burgate Cafe Bar0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Bits & Pizzas0.6 km
  • Country Crust0.5 km
  • Potter Hill Fisheries0.3 km
  • Chico's Pizzeria0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • R.C. Hann Butchers0.6 km
  • The Organic Farm Shop0.8 km
  • Timm Family Butchers0.5 km
  • Spar0.8 km
  • A Dunning Butchers0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Bramwood Guest House0.7 km
  • Pear Tree House B&B0.0 km
  • The White Swan Inn0.5 km
  • 17 Burgate House B\&B0.6 km
  • Cawthorne House B&B1.0 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pickering Eastgate0.8 km
  • Malton12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenlands Road0.1 km
  • Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Working Mens Club0.2 km
  • Firthland Road0.2 km
  • Potter Hill0.2 km