YO51 9AJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from St. Helena in Boroughbridge. Administratively it sits within Boroughbridge & Claro ward and the Harrogate and Knaresborough constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO51, YO51 9AJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO51 9AJ are sourced from Output Area E00140782 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO51 9AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO51 9AJ.
334
49
£ 46,100 /yr
42%
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.
Area Character
YO51 9AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 79% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9AJ. The average age is 49.0. 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
£ 320,000
1 sales · Mean £ 320,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9AJ has low crime rates — 39 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
Boroughbridge Primary School
Boroughbridge High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Appleton's0.3 km
- Boroughbridge Methodist Church0.1 km
- D H & G Treharne Ltd0.3 km
- Fink0.3 km
- Fryers Butchers0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lock House0.6 km
- The Anchor Inn0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Bull Inn0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Fox And Hounds0.8 km
- The Three Horse Shoes0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Bowe & Co0.3 km
- Chez Nous0.3 km
- Fourth Stone Cafe0.3 km
- Gilchrist Bakery0.3 km
- Grantham Arms0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Morrisons0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Coopland & Son Ltd0.3 km
- Dinner Box Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Flavours of India0.2 km
- Golden Bite0.2 km
- Pizza Figaro0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough10.6 km
- Cattal12.0 km
- Starbeck12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Druids Meadow0.1 km
- Opp St James Square0.2 km
- Three Arrows0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
- Crown Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519AJ · Data under Open Government Licence