Area guide

Living in YO7, North Yorkshire

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around YO7 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.

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What actually sold around YO7

206 recorded home sales on the streets around central YO7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £264,000 and a range from £74,312 to £775,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
96 TOPCLIFFE ROAD, YO7 1RY detached £525,000 2026-06-18
22 FREEMANS WAY, YO7 1GF semi-detached £257,500 2026-06-04
30 MAGNOLIA WAY, YO7 3FU detached £300,000 2026-05-29
17 DANUM AVENUE, YO7 1RU semi-detached £205,000 2026-05-29
52A ADMIRALS COURT, YO7 1RS detached £310,000 2026-05-28
47 EVERGREEN WAY, YO7 3FJ terraced £238,500 2026-05-28

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

7 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

Nearest well-rated schoolsStageOfstedDistance
Keeble Gateway Academy Primary Good 0.4 mi
All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary Good 0.4 mi
Thirsk Community Primary School Primary Good 1.1 mi
Carlton Miniott Primary Academy Primary Good 1.6 mi
South Kilvington Church of England Academy Primary Requires improvement 1.9 mi
Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Secondary Not rated 0.3 mi

6 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.

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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 groupShare of workers
Professional occupations20.0%
Associate professional and technical14.9%
Skilled trades12.3%
Managers, directors and senior officials12.1%
Elementary occupations9.2%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

47 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central YO7 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on North Yorkshire's figures.

Common questions about YO7

What is the average house price in YO7?

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 YO7?

Prices in North Yorkshire are up 3.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in YO7?

The median of 206 recorded sales around central YO7 in the last 2 years is £264,000, ranging from £74,312 to £775,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

Are the schools good in YO7?

7 schools sit within 3 miles of central YO7, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.

How much crime is there in YO7?

47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is YO7 at risk of flooding?

Central YO7 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 YO7 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £264,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 47 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is YO7 safe?

47 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central YO7 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? YO7 or YO51, YO7 or DL7, YO7 or YO61.

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