YO18 8HL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Cropton in Ryedale. Administratively it sits within Kirkbymoorside & Dales ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO18, YO18 8HL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £432k, down 32.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO18 8HL are sourced from Output Area E00141452 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO18 8HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO18 8HL.
323
53
£ 39,900 /yr
49%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO18 8HL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 32.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO18 8HL. The average age is 53.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
12 sales · Mean £ 509,315
Semi-Detached
£ 237,875
6 sales · Mean £ 270,958
Terraced
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
Flat
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
YO18 8HL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- High Farm B&B0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pickering Eastgate6.9 km
- Glaisdale16.6 km
- Egton16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Home Farm0.2 km
- Croft House Farm0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO188HL · Data under Open Government Licence