Castle Road is in Thornton Dale, Pickering and in North Yorkshire district. YO18 7TR is located in the Thornton Dale & Wolds 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 Castle Road, Thornton Dale, Pickering, YO18 7TR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO18 7TT, YO18 7SZ, YO18 7TW, YO18 7TD, YO18 7SL, YO18 7SY, YO18 7TA, YO18 7TE, YO18 7SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO18 7TR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of YO18 7TR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19% | 21.5% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 55.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 37.3% | 35% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 41% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 18.8% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.4% | 17.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 11.4% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 26.9% | -2.9% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.7% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 96.5% | 99.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 99.6% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| No passport held | 26.5% | 13.5% | 13.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 73.5% | 46.2% | 27.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.3% lower than the Pickering average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Castle Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Pickering and the 34th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Castle Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-05-29 | £403,650 |
| 30 Castle Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-12-20 | £201,909 |
| 18 Castle Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-12-04 | £201,668 |
| 28 Castle Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-10 | £246,727 |
| 6 Castle Road, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £294,000 | 2023-03-29 | £309,868 |
YO18 7TR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in YO18 7TR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 53% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 116 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 90 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Infant School Ruffa Lane , YO18 7AT | 3out of 4 | 3,418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Junior School Middleton Road , YO18 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 4,297 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 | 4,503 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 | 4,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavenders Tearoom | The Forge, Maltongate | 459 yd | |
| Brandysnap Bistro | 3 Whitbygate, Thornton-Le-Dale | 530 yd | |
| Baldersons Welcome Cafe & Bakery | Balderson's Cafe, Bakery & Gift Shop | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Inn | Thornton-Le-Dale, Pickering | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munch | 4 Maltongate, Thornton-Le-Dale | 431 yd | |
| Thornton Dale Fisheries | 2 Pickering Road, Thornton-Le-Dale | 442 yd | |
| Pizzaland Take Away | 4 Pickering Road, Thornton-Le-Dale | 442 yd | |
| Balderson's Ice Cream | Balderson's Ice Cream Parlour, Chestnut Avenue | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton-Le-Clay Village Hall VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL PICKERING ROAD | 375 yd | |
| Thornton Dale Sports Association HALL FARM HALL FARM MALTONGATE | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Thornton Dale Squash Club CHESTNUT AVENUE | squash courts | 679 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.54 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.