HG5 or YO51?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 16% less in HG5 than in YO51.
- YO51 recorded fewer crimes in the same period, though busier places always record more.
- YO51 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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HG5
North Yorkshire
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YO51
North Yorkshire
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £270,000
from 102 sales |
£320,000
from 119 sales |
| Average sold price | £87,463 | — |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +3.1% (North Yorkshire) | +3.1% (North Yorkshire) |
| Dwelling type | Ground-floor flat | — |
| Floor area | 60 m² | — |
| Built | 1983–1990 | — |
| Energy rating | C | — |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £769/yr | — |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 96 recorded | 52 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 4 of 10 | 6 of 10 |
Common questions
Is HG5 or YO51 cheaper?
HG5 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around HG5 sell for about £270,000 and around YO51 for about £320,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Which has less crime, HG5 or YO51?
YO51 recorded fewer crimes in the same period (96 in HG5 against 52 in YO51, Police.uk). Busier places record more, so read this alongside how built-up each area is rather than on its own.
Is HG5 or YO51 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, HG5 sits in decile 4 of 10 and YO51 in decile 6, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in HG5 or YO51?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.