Keld Close is in Pickering and in North Yorkshire district. YO18 8NJ 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 Keld Close, Pickering, YO18 8NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO18 8LJ, YO18 8NL, YO18 8LH, YO18 8NQ, YO18 8LL, YO18 8NH, YO18 8NR, YO18 8PR, YO18 8NZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding YO18 8NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents 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 | 54.1% | 50% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.9% | 50% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 8NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 15.2% | 23.1% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 56.9% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 7.3% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 19.1% | 11.9% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.7% | 38.6% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.1% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 24.4% | 18.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 33.6% | 24.1% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.5% | 8% | 2.5% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 10.3% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 34.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.4% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 96.8% | 97.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.6% | 37.2% | -5.6% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keld Close was 3.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% lower than the Pickering average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Keld Close has the lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Pickering and the 17th 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 -62.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Keld Close, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2023-08-18 | £425,145 |
| 12 Keld Close, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-06-30 | £460,908 |
| 4 Keld Close, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-07-26 | £422,188 |
| 2 Keld Close, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2017-08-24 | £362,051 |
| 4 Keld Close, Pickering, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2016-03-11 | £238,953 |
YO18 8NJ 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 8NJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Swainsea Lane , YO18 8AR | 3out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Junior School Middleton Road , YO18 8AJ | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pickering Community Infant School Ruffa Lane , YO18 7AT | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Dale CofE Primary School Castle Close , Thornton Dale YO18 7TW | - not rated | 4,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sinnington Community Primary School Friars Hill , Sinnington YO62 6SL | - not rated | 5,367 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 622 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Inn | 1 & 2 Sartor House, Park Street | 943 yd | |
| Botham's Of Whitby | Botham's, 8 Park Street | 943 yd | |
| NYMR - Pickering Station Tearooms | North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station Cafe | 943 yd | |
| Soup, Bap And Banter | Ings Garth Community Centre, Pike Road | 964 yd | |
| Klarneins Coffee Shop | 6 Market Place, Pickering | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Inn | 136 Westgate, Pickering | 526 yd | |
| The Rose Inn | Bridge Street, Pickering | 905 yd | |
| Bay Horse Inn | Market Place, Pickering | 1,036 yd | |
| Number Four Bar | Number 4, Market Place | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Hill Fisheries | 13 Potter Hill, Pickering | 771 yd | |
| Country Crust | 16A Market Place, Pickering | 1,059 yd | |
| Bits & Pizzas | 7 Burgate, Pickering | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co Op, Champley Mews | 944 yd | |
| Lidl | Vivis Lane, Pickering | 981 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickering Community Junior School Middleton Road | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| Lady Lumleys School Swainsea Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 535 yd |
| Ryedale Sports Centre RYEDALE SPORTS CENTRE RYEDALE SPORTS CENTRE SWAINSEA LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 658 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 | 75 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.