Back Lane is in Helperby, York and in North Yorkshire district. YO61 2PL is located in the Hillside & Raskelf electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Back Lane, Helperby, York, YO61 2PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO61 2PJ, YO61 2PW, YO61 2PS, YO61 2NT, YO61 2NH, YO61 2NS, YO61 2PU, YO61 2PY, YO61 2PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO61 2PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.6% | 30.5% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 47.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 35.7% | 46.6% | 10.9% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 30.5% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 13% | -4.4% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 8.5% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| 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 | 28% | 22.7% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.8% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 15.5% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 34% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 94.2% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 12.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 95.1% | 95.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Back Lane was 28.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.0% lower than the Easingwold average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Back Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Easingwold and the 768th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.5%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Vale Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2022-11-25 | £232,905 |
| Woodhall House Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2021-02-05 | £598,838 |
| 3 Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-18 | £251,176 |
| Fingals Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2020-09-25 | £232,322 |
| Hartwood Cottage Back Lane, York, North Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-03-20 | £440,158 |
YO61 2PL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
YO61 2PL 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 YO61 2PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Brafferton , Helperby YO61 2PA | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dishforth Airfield Community Primary School Short Road , Dishforth Airfield YO7 3DL | 4out of 4 | 5,138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cundall Manor School Cundall , York YO61 2RW | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lion | The Golden Lion / Main Street | 161 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Helperby Village Hall HELPERBY VILLAGE HALL HELPERBY VILLAGE HALL MAIN STREET | 272 yd | |
| Helperby And Brafferton Sports Field BLACKTHORN HOUSE BLACKTHORN HOUSE MAIN STREET | grass pitches | 353 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 | 27.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.