YO7 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Alexander Close, 0.5km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO7, YO7 1AR offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £286k. 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 YO7 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00140696 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALEXANDER CLOSE, YO7 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALEXANDER CLOSE, YO7 1AR.
275
54
£ 41,600 /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
YO7 1AR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £286k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1AR. The average age is 53.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 185,000
5 sales · Mean £ 177,500
Detached
£ 207,500
6 sales · Mean £ 243,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO7 1AR has low crime rates — 22 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.
school Local Schools
Thirsk Community Primary School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sowerby Primary Academy
South Kilvington Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Johnsons Of Thirsk0.7 km
- Bytheway Stores0.7 km
- Fish Dock0.6 km
- Thomas The Baker0.7 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.6 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.7 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.4 km
- Thirsk And Sowerby Institute0.9 km
- Red Bear0.7 km
- Black Bull0.6 km
- Mowbray Arms0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- All Flavours Great and Small0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.7 km
- Grand India0.4 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.7 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl0.9 km
- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Parmesan House0.7 km
- Thirsk Fish And Chips0.9 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.3 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.6 km
- Pizza Pronto0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.4 km
- Northallerton12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Shire Road0.1 km
- Shire Road0.1 km
- Fairfield0.1 km
- St Marys Walk Dowber Way Hail & Ride0.1 km
- Stockton Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71AR · Data under Open Government Licence