Is YO62 4BJ a safe place to live?

Yes, YO62 4BJ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of YO62 4BJ?

The population for the YO62 4BJ area is approximately 235 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Ryedale, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO62 4BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO62 4BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

235

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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7/10

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10/10

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2/10

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7/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

YO62 4BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 72% 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.

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

YO62 4BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 1.3km from Scackleton in Ryedale. Administratively it sits within Amotherby & Ampleforth ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.

For families considering a move, YO62 4BJ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for YO62 4BJ are sourced from Output Area E00141451 (shared with 34 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 YO62 4BJ. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian1.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 39%

Unemployed: 0%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

YO62 4BJ has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Malton13.8 km
Pickering Eastgate17.8 km