Upper Carr Lane is in Pickering and in North Yorkshire district. YO18 7JP is located in the Pickering electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Upper Carr Lane, Pickering, YO18 7JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding YO18 7JP is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 45.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 54.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 25.2% | 36.9% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 50.8% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 49.2% | 39.4% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 41.7% | 41.5% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 14.8% | 9.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 25.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 12.3% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 13.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 23.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 0% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.5% | 95.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 65% | 46.2% | 18.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upper Carr Lane was 11.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.5% lower than the Pickering average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Upper Carr Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Pickering and the 195th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wold View Bungalow Upper Carr Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2015-12-03 | £236,174 |
| Upper Carr Caravan Park Upper Carr Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire Other, an established residential building | £1,190,000 | 2014-01-31 | £1,615,000 |
| Brookside House Upper Carr Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2006-01-31 | £288,947 |
| 1 Willowdene Cottages, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2001-08-24 | £854,587 |
| Brookside House Upper Carr Lane, Pickering, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £52,750 | 2000-09-19 | £202,599 |
YO18 7JP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 26% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Dale CofE Primary School Castle Close , Thornton Dale YO18 7TW | - not rated | 2,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Infant School Ruffa Lane , YO18 7AT | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Junior School Middleton Road , YO18 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Swainsea Lane , YO18 8AR | 3out of 4 | 3,823 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spencers Bar And Grill | Willowdene, Upper Carr Lane | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Inn | Malton Road, Pickering | 844 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 18.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 54.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.