Is YO18 8JL a safe place to live?

Yes, YO18 8JL is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 14 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in YO18 8JL?

The average property price in YO18 8JL is currently around £442k.

What is the population of YO18 8JL?

The population for the YO18 8JL area is approximately 351 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

CHURCH ROW, YO18 8JL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH ROW, YO18 8JL.

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Population

351

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 38,700 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10

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7/10

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1/10

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3/10

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3/10

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4/10

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1/10

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8/10

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6/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO18 8JL's low deprivation rank, 79% ownership, and £442k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £442k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 130.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO18 8JL is a sought-after residential area on Church Row, 0.2km from Newbridge in Pickering. Administratively it sits within Pickering ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For serious buyers, YO18 8JL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £442k, up 130.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO18 8JL are sourced from Output Area E00189803 (shared with 14 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 8JL. The average age is 54.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active

FT: 24%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 570,000

3 sales · Mean £ 600,000

Semi-Detached

£ 256,520

1 sales · Mean £ 256,520

Terraced

£ 269,550

2 sales · Mean £ 269,550

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

YO18 8JL has low crime rates — 14 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 offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

Burglary1

school Local Schools

Lady Lumley's School

Inadequate890 pupils1.1 km

Pickering Community Infant School

Good176 pupils1.3 km

Pickering Community Junior School

Good229 pupils1.3 km

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy

Good87 pupils1.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Pickering Eastgate1.6 km
Malton14.1 km