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YO51 9HY Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in North Yorkshire
About YO51 9HY: area rating, property, schools and local change
YO51 9HY is a postcode in Boroughbridge & Claro, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near YO51 9HY, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 5% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around YO51 9HY are health and safety, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for YO51 9HY is based on Harrogate 005 Census 2021. It covers 7,139 residents, 105 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near YO51 9HY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the YO51 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £422k from 91 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near YO51 9HY can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near YO51 9HY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around YO51 9HY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about YO51 9HY
Is YO51 9HY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 5% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near YO51 9HY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near YO51 9HY?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for YO51 9HY?
LocaleIQ matched YO51 9HY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in YO51 9HY?
The latest median sold price is £422k based on 91 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around YO51 9HY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.