YO7 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woolmoor Close, 0.3km from Old Thirsk in Thirsk. Administratively it sits within Thirsk ward and the Thirsk and Malton constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO7 1BY is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, up 16.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO7 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00140702 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOOLMOOR CLOSE, YO7 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOOLMOOR CLOSE, YO7 1BY.
269
42
£ 43,200 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO7 1BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 48% social renting, YO7 1BY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 16.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO7 1BY. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
13 sales · Mean £ 191,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO7 1BY has low crime rates — 25 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
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Lord Nelson0.7 km
- Red Bear1.0 km
- Black Bull0.9 km
- Mowbray Arms0.9 km
- The Frankland Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Caffe Nero1.0 km
- Grand India0.6 km
- Greggs Of Yorkshire1.0 km
- Yorks of Thirsk0.9 km
- Bengal Kitchen0.8 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- The Parmesan House0.9 km
- Long Street Fisheries0.6 km
- Milano Pizzeria0.9 km
- Pizza Pronto0.9 km
- Plenty Sandwich Shop0.9 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Bytheway Stores0.4 km
- Fish Dock0.9 km
- Thomas The Baker1.0 km
- Nisa Thirsk0.6 km
- Thirsk Service Station0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Golden Fleece Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Thirsk2.9 km
- Northallerton12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Woolmoor Close0.1 km
- Tranmire Close0.2 km
- Dowber Court0.2 km
- Hambleton Close0.3 km
- Hambleton Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO71BY · Data under Open Government Licence