YO7 1BU is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Avenue, 0.4km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For serious buyers, YO7 1BU is 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. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 88% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k, down 26.2% 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 YO7 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00140710 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS AVENUE, YO7 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS AVENUE, YO7 1BU.
279
57
£ 41,600 /yr
41%
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
Average age 57, 88% owned. YO7 1BU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 26.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1BU. The average age is 57.4. 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
£ 225,000
2 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Detached
£ 250,750
4 sales · Mean £ 265,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO7 1BU has low crime rates — 23 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Johnsons Of Thirsk0.8 km
- Bytheway Stores0.6 km
- Fish Dock0.7 km
- Thomas The Baker0.8 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.4 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.8 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.8 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.5 km
- Red Bear0.8 km
- Black Bull0.7 km
- Mowbray Arms0.7 km
- The Frankland Arms0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- All Flavours Great and Small0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Grand India0.4 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.8 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- The Parmesan House0.7 km
- Thirsk Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.4 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.7 km
- Pizza Pronto0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.6 km
- Northallerton12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfield0.1 km
- Shire Road0.3 km
- St Marys Walk Dowber Way Hail & Ride0.3 km
- Shire Road0.3 km
- Stockton Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71BU · Data under Open Government Licence