Sunny Way is in Norby, Thirsk and in North Yorkshire district. YO7 1TN is located in the Thirsk electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Thirsk and Malton. This postcode has been in use since 2009-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sunny Way, Norby, Thirsk, YO7 1TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: YO7 1TL, YO7 1TP, YO7 1TX, YO7 1BW, YO7 1BN, YO7 1BL, YO7 1BG, YO7 1TB, YO7 1GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around YO7 1TN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 51% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.4% | 40.5% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 49.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 5.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.8% | 53% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 9.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 15.8% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 15.4% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 17.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 22.2% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 7.4% | 1.4% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 95.3% | 96.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 95.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.8% | 37.2% | 8.6% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sunny Way was 25.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.6% lower than the Hillside & Raskelf average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunny Way has the 30th lowest crime rate of 88 local areas in Hillside & Raskelf and the 677th lowest crime rate of 2,071 local areas in North Yorkshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sunny Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2016-03-10 | £287,277 |
| 3 Sunny Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,500 | 2016-02-08 | £289,150 |
| 1 Sunny Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £174,000 | 2010-12-10 | £266,526 |
| 7 Sunny Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £170,000 | 2010-12-10 | £260,399 |
| 3 Sunny Way, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Terraced, a newly built property | £189,950 | 2010-08-27 | £284,240 |
YO7 1TN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
YO7 1TN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 24 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk Community Primary School Hambleton Place , YO7 1SL | 2out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Green Lane East , YO7 1NB | 1out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sowerby Primary Academy Topcliffe Road , Sowerby YO7 1RX | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Kilvington Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Stockton Road , South Kilvington YO7 2LR | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keeble Gateway Academy Inspiration Way , YO7 1TS | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsk School & Sixth Form College Topcliffe Road , Sowerby YO7 1RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenbrough School Sandhutton , YO7 4EN | 3out of 4 | 4,346 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry | 17 Millgate | 678 yd | |
| Grand India | Grand India Restaurant and Takeaway / 42 Long Street | 682 yd | |
| Coffee at Number 10 | 12 Millgate | 707 yd | |
| Bengal Kitchen | 5 Millgate | 715 yd | |
| Sunflower Bakery | 2 Millgate | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan | Black Swan Inn / 9 Front Street | 266 yd | |
| Thirsk Athletics, Sports And Social Club | Thirsk Athletic Club / Newsham Road | 639 yd | |
| The Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson Inn / 40 St James Green | 654 yd | |
| Red Bear | Red Bear / 47 Market Place | 726 yd | |
| Black Bull | Black Bull / 75 Market Place | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Pizzeria | Milano Pizzeria / 13 Millgate | 692 yd | |
| Long Street Fisheries | 62 Long Street | 693 yd | |
| Pizza Pronto | 9 Millgate | 700 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 3 Kirkgate | 711 yd | |
| Plenty Sandwich Shop | The Old Post Office / Market Place | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Station Road Store / Station Road | 774 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 32 Market Place | 787 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Limited / Station Road | 953 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thirsk Athletics Bowls Club NEWSHAM ROAD | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| East Thirsk Community Hall Hambleton Place | 838 yd | |
| Fizzeek Health & Fitness (Closed) Castlegate | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Thirsk And Sowerby Leisure Centre CHAPEL STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| Thirsk And Sowerby Flatts MEADOWFIELDS MEADOWFIELDS CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 1,090 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.