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York (YO51)

The YO51 postcode area is located in the York postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 282 individual postcodes.

There are 19 electoral wards in the YO51 postcode area, including Bridlington, Driffield, Filey, Malton, Pickering, Scarborough, Selby, Thirsk, Whitby, York which come under the local authority of the Harrogate Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 31% of people in YO51 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 YO51 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

The YO51 postcode is situated in the district of York in the United Kingdom. It covers York city centre as well as a number of surrounding areas. It is bordered to the north by the YO26 postcode, to the east by the YO19 and YO17 postcodes, to the south by the YO30 and YO32 postcodes, and to the west by the YO22 postcode.

The YO51 postcode includes some of the city and district's most popular tourist attractions, such as the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Roman walls, and York Minster. It encompasses affluent areas such as Clifton, Bishopthorpe, and Fulford, as well as industrial districts such as Shipton Road.

The area has a long history, first being mentioned as Eforwic by the Romans in AD71. After the Norman Conquest it developed rapidly and by the 12th century had become an important trading hub. It prospered until the mid-14th century, when it was subject to several raids and civil wars. By the 17th century it had become the most populous city in England.

York is now a bustling, modern city, noted for its cultural heritage and attractions. It has recently become a major centre for business and technology, particularly in the area of renewable energy and biotechnology.

The YO51 postcode area includes many of the city's main shopping streets, including Coney Street and Blake Street. There are several supermarkets, including Marks & Spencer and Waitrose, as well as smaller, independent eateries and shops. The city centre also has many hotels, pubs, and restaurants catering to every taste.

Education is also well provided for in the YO51 postcode area. The zone is home to the University of York and York St. John University, as well as several renowned primary and secondary schools.

Residents of the YO51 postcode have access to good transport links around the city. There is a frequent bus service and the York City Sightseeing Bus Scheme provides a hop-on, hop-off tour of the city. The nearest train station is at York which is served by the TransPennine Express and CrossCountry routes to other cities in the UK.

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