YO18 — PICKERING | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in YO18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in YO18 is £317,292, which is 11% below the North Yorkshire average of £354,925.

Properties in YO18 cost 10.6% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in YO18 have fallen 0.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£402,078	268
Semi-detached	£261,326	151
Terraced	£251,257	197
Flat	£178,393	55
All types	£317,292	710

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in YO18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, YO18 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in YO18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

YO18 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Rosedale Abbey Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Pickering Community Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Pickering Community Infant School	Primary	Good	mi
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Thornton Dale CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

28,133

Population

Median Age

62%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

62.0%

Private rent

22.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in YO18 are 231.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 79% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

231.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

76%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in YO18 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

YO18 — PICKERING

Area Summary

YO18 (PICKERING) offers property prices near the national average (£317,292), low crime (93% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (231 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in YO18?

The average house price in YO18 (PICKERING) is £317,292, based on 710 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 0.5% over the past year.

Is YO18 a safe area to live?

Crime in YO18 is significantly below the national average (5.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in YO18?

There are 6 schools in or near YO18. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in YO18?

Council tax in YO18 is collected by York Council. The Band D rate is £1,725 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in YO18?

The average broadband download speed in YO18 is 231 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 76% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in YO18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 62% of homes in YO18 are owner-occupied. 22% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 28,133.