YO51 9BE is a sought-after residential area on Hill View, 0.3km from Kirby Hill in Kirby Hill. Administratively it sits within Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward and the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO51, YO51 9BE offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 69% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, down 44.2% 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 YO51 9BE are sourced from Output Area E00141011 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL VIEW, YO51 9BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL VIEW, YO51 9BE.
164
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£ 46,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO51 9BE combines high owner-occupation (69%), strong property values (£311k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 44.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO51 9BE. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 239,071
Detached
£ 335,000
4 sales · Mean £ 338,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO51 9BE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
Boroughbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lock House0.9 km
- The Anchor Inn0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Fox And Hounds0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Blue Bell Inn0.5 km
- Grantham Arms0.8 km
- Langthorpe Farm Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knaresborough11.6 km
- Cattal13.2 km
- Starbeck13.4 km
Bus Stops
- East View0.1 km
- East View0.1 km
- Church Banks0.2 km
- Church Banks0.2 km
- Kirby Hill Blue Bell0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: YO519BE · Data under Open Government Licence