10,870TOTAL POPULATION
4,917HOUSEHOLDS
3.3%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£34,320AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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YO18 POSTCODE REGION

York (YO18)

The YO18 postcode area is located in the York postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 516 individual postcodes.

There are 43 electoral wards in the YO18 postcode area, including Bridlington, Driffield, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Selby, Thirsk, Whitby, York which come under the local authority of the Ryedale Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in YO18 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of YO18 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


YO18 is a postcode district in York, England. It is located in the north of the city on the west side of the Ouse and covers the villages of Ampleforth, Scackleton, Thormanby, East Blackdene, Wass, Holdgate, and Brawby.

The YO18 postcode is mostly comprised of rural villages that are home to the Ampleforth College and Benedictine Abbey. It is a popular area for campers, hikers, mountain bikers, horse riders, and outdoor enthusiasts due to its natural beauty and vast open spaces.

YO18 is well known for its abundance of shops, pubs, cafes, restaurants, and galleries in the nearby villages. For those who love the outdoors and like to explore, there are a variety of activities to enjoy including walking, fishing, horse riding, golf, and sailing.

The area has numerous stunning countryside and riverside walks, and the stretch of the North York Moors Railway that passes through Pickering, Ampleforth, and Norton. There are also a number of cycle routes available such as the York Greenways, North Yorkshire Cycle Network, and Community Tourism Cycle Routes.

Also within YO18 are the two country inns, The Three-Tuns at Mowthorpe, and The Cross Keys at Wass. Both have great beer and food and offer a warm atmosphere.

YO18 is the place to be if you are looking for somewhere to get away from it all, or something to do in the great outdoors. Whether it's walking, cycling, fishing, camping, or even just enjoying a quiet pint, there is something for everyone here.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 93%WORKING
  • 7%UNEMPLOYED

7% of people in YO18 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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YO18North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire

The county of North Yorkshire

YO18 is located in the county of North Yorkshire, in England.

North Yorkshire has a total population of 1,145,700, making it the 14th largest county in the UK.

North Yorkshire has a total area of 3341 square miles, and a population density of 132 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

North Yorkshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeYO18
Postal TownYork
MSOA NameRyedale 002
LSOA NameRyedale 002A
CountyNorth Yorkshire
RegionNorth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityRyedale
Area ClassificationMainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%)

YO18 Electoral Wards

The postal region of YO18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aislaby
Ryedale
Allerston
Appleton-le-Moors
Cawthorne
Cropton
Dove
Ebberston
Ellerburn
Goathland
Great Edstone
Hartoft End
Hutton-le-Hole
Keldholme
Kirby Misperton
Kirkby Mills
Kirkbymoorside
Lastingham
Levisham
Little Barugh
Lockton
Low Dalby
Marton
Middleton
Ryedale
Newbridge
Newton-on-Rawcliffe
Normanby
Pickering
Pickering Beck
Rosedale Abbey
Rye
Salton
Seven
Sinnington
Spaunton
Stape
Thorgill
Thornton-le-Dale
West Ness
Wheeldale Beck
Wheeldale Gill
Wilton
Wrelton
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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