YO7 1BX is a sought-after residential area on St Marys Drive, 0.3km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
For serious buyers, YO7 1BX is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00140710 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARYS DRIVE, YO7 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARYS DRIVE, YO7 1BX.
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
YO7 1BX is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1BX. 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
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
Semi-Detached
£ 208,000
7 sales · Mean £ 225,428
Detached
£ 235,000
3 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO7 1BX has low crime rates — 24 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Johnsons Of Thirsk0.8 km
- Bytheway Stores0.5 km
- Fish Dock0.6 km
- Thomas The Baker0.8 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Kirkgate House Hotel0.7 km
- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.7 km
- Thirsk Hall Events Ltd0.7 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 India0.3 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire0.7 km
- The Pamper Lounge0.8 km
- + 9 more
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.6 km
- Northallerton12.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfield0.1 km
- St Marys Walk Dowber Way Hail & Ride0.3 km
- Stockton Road0.3 km
- Stockton Road0.3 km
- Hambleton Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71BX · Data under Open Government Licence