Market Place is in Pickering and in North Yorkshire district. YO18 7AQ is located in the Pickering electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO18 8DY, YO18 8DT, YO18 8BJ, YO18 7AA, YO18 7AE, YO18 8DX, YO18 8DU, YO18 7AJ, YO18 7AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO18 7AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.8% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.2% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.3% | 39.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 38.3% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15.4% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.4% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 40.9% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -7.5% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 37.9% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 16.7% | 5.2% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 10.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22% | 16% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 28.6% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 11.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 34.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 5% | 0% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 99% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94% | 92.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.6% | 5.8% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Place was 623.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 680.7% higher than the Pickering average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Market Place has the highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Pickering and the 23rd highest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 230.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Market Place, Pickering, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-12-11 | £317,481 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickering Community Junior School Middleton Road , YO18 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Infant School Ruffa Lane , YO18 7AT | 3out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Swainsea Lane , YO18 8AR | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Dale CofE Primary School Castle Close , Thornton Dale YO18 7TW | - not rated | 3,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Lumley's School Swainsea Lane , YO18 8NG | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klarneins Coffee Shop | 6 Market Place, Pickering | 75 yd | |
| Namaste Bengal | 21 Market Place, Pickering | 106 yd | |
| Russells Cafe | 20 Market Place, Pickering | 106 yd | |
| Costa | 15 Market Place, Pickering | 106 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | 1 & 2 Sartor House, Park Street | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose Inn | Bridge Street, Pickering | 62 yd | |
| Number Four Bar | Number 4, Market Place | 87 yd | |
| Bay Horse Inn | Market Place, Pickering | 88 yd | |
| Pickering Recreation Club | Mill Lane, Pickering | 485 yd | |
| Sun Inn | 136 Westgate, Pickering | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Crust | 16A Market Place, Pickering | 106 yd | |
| Bits & Pizzas | 7 Burgate, Pickering | 152 yd | |
| Potter Hill Fisheries | 13 Potter Hill, Pickering | 204 yd | |
| Chico's Pizzeria | El Chico's Pizzeria, 42A Hungate | 207 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Takeaway | Lee's Takeaway, 18 Eastgate | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Op, Champley Mews | 16 yd | |
| Lidl | Vivis Lane, Pickering | 388 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Lateshop, 99 Eastgate | 562 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Lane Recreation Ground BEECHLAWN BEECHLAWN MILL LANE | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 430 yd |
| Pickering Community Junior School Middleton Road | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| Ryedale Swim & Fitness Centre MILL LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 565 yd |
| Lady Lumleys School Swainsea Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 695 yd |
| Ryedale Sports Centre RYEDALE SPORTS CENTRE RYEDALE SPORTS CENTRE SWAINSEA LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 773 yd |
| Fit For Life (Closed) Outgang Road | health and fitness suite | 1,020 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.