Living in YO61, North Yorkshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO61 in North Yorkshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North Yorkshire: £270,569, up 3.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider Yorkshire and The Humber average is £207,948.
What actually sold around YO61
71 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO61 in the last 2 years, with a median of £264,000 and a range from £60,000 to £1,000,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NEW FLAT 77 - 79 LONG STREET, YO61 3HY | flat-maisonette | £114,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 2 BARLEY COURT, YO61 3BF | terraced | £187,000 | 2026-05-14 |
| 4 JOSEPH HUTCHINSON PLACE, YO61 3FY | terraced | £242,500 | 2026-04-14 |
| 8 HUNTERS CLOSE, YO61 3GQ | detached | £520,000 | 2026-04-09 |
| 2 JOSEPH HUTCHINSON PLACE, YO61 3FY | terraced | £245,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| LONGSTONES HAMBLETON WAY, YO61 3EE | detached | £610,000 | 2026-03-25 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Easingwold | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.2 mi |
| Easingwold Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
1 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 17.1% |
| Skilled trades | 15.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.7% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 9.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
35 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO61 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on North Yorkshire's figures.
Common questions about YO61
What is the average house price in YO61?
The average sold price in North Yorkshire is £270,569 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in YO61?
Prices in North Yorkshire are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in YO61?
The median of 71 recorded sales around central YO61 in the last 2 years is £264,000, ranging from £60,000 to £1,000,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in YO61?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO61, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in YO61?
35 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO61 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is YO61 at risk of flooding?
Central YO61 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is YO61 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £264,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 35 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is YO61 safe?
35 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO61 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? YO61 or YO51, YO61 or YO32, YO61 or YO30.
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