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About

Norton ward encompasses a largely rural area on the northern outskirts of the town of Norton-on-Derwent, situated within the Ryedale district. The landscape is characterised by open farmland and scattered settlements, with the River Derwent forming a significant part of its western boundary. This agricultural character defines much of the ward's land use and community structure.

The area includes the distinct village of Norton-le-Clay, which maintains its own identity separate from the larger town. A notable local feature is the historic St. Mary's Church in Norton-le-Clay, with sections of the building dating back to the Norman period. The ward's proximity to the A1(M) motorway provides a key transport link, influencing connectivity for its residents and businesses.

Area overview

On average Norton has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Norton is £44,737 per year. The median sale price in Norton is £225,000 (around £274 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £176,258 and £280,000. There are 2 schools in Norton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Norton is home to around 8,184 people, with a population density of about 712.8 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Norton Population
8,184
Population density
712.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.44(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.85(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.01(-42%)
Other theft
3.18(-52%)
Public order
2.93(-67%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,513
91.82%
Other White
391
4.78%
Other Asian
36
0.44%
Irish
32
0.39%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
31
0.38%
Total population: 8,182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,593
23.83%
No qualifications
1,462
21.87%
Level 3 (A level)
1,105
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,079
16.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
775
11.59%
Total 16+ residents: 6,686

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,280
35.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,032
28.49%
Other social rented
573
15.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
544
15.02%
Social rents from council
84
2.32%
Total households: 3,622

Property prices in Norton

Median price: £225,000
Price per sq ft: £274
Sales (last 12 months): 102
Typical range (middle 50%): £176K – £280K

Based on 102 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Norton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £756,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Norton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£295,000£321
Semi-Detached32£226,500£282
Terraced36£180,500£232
Flats8£94,270£168

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Norton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000—£161,250£134,000
2017£238,000£88,000£165,750£138,500
2018£237,500£75,000£180,000£140,000
2019£240,000£110,070£179,000£150,000
2020£249,995£104,000£181,000£158,000
2021£250,000£130,000£200,000£162,625
2022£305,000£136,250£225,000£175,000
2023£300,000£115,000£207,500£170,000
2024£282,500£120,000£231,250£176,750
2025£280,000£78,475£223,750£180,000
2026£300,000£108,250£214,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Norton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216—£171£164
2017£209£152£190£174
2018£219£147£201£168
2019£236£183£214£177
2020£248£179£213£193
2021£278£232£236£195
2022£283£228£249£219
2023£289£217£254£226
2024£317£214£252£229
2025£305£144£272£222
2026£321£194£303£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Norton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Norton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district.

Band A£1,696
Band B£1,979
Band C£2,262
Band D£2,544
Band E£3,110
Band F£3,675
Band G£4,241
Band H£5,089

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Norton

Is Norton safe?

Norton records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Norton?

The median sale price in Norton is £225,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 102 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Norton?

Norton has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Norton?

Norton scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Norton sits around rank 19,084 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Norton?

The average household income in Norton is around £44,737 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Norton

YO179HA

Scarborough Road

YO179FB

Howe Court

YO178BB

Fletton Road

YO179PH

Beverley Road

YO179JF

Vine Grove

YO179DE

Glenmore Drive

YO179AW

Sutton Street

YO179AS

The Chase

YO179FN

Woodlands Close

YO179PU

Langton Road

YO179AJ

Bruntwood Terrace

YO179GZ

Charters Close

YO179FF

Langton Road

YO178BE

Stock Close

YO179DQ

Ryedale Close

YO178BS

Marl Close

YO178BY

Evergreen Way

YO179PT

Langton Road

YO179QY

Menethorpe Lane

YO179JR

North Road

YO178AP

Bower Walk

YO179JU

The Gallops

YO179JG

Commercial Street

YO179EN

Cornlands

YO179BU

Beverley Road

YO179DD

Kingston Drive

YO179DW

Wayfarings Close

YO179BY

Jubilee Road

YO179EW

Mallard View

YO179JL

Mill Street

YO179HX

Commercial Street

YO179GA

Commercial Street

YO178EL

George Cartwright Close

YO179PX

Langton Road

YO179HL

South Parade Industrial Estate

YO178AA

Scarborough Road

YO179ND

Norton Grove Industrial Estate

YO179FJ

Grove Street

YO179JD

Vine Street

YO179AG

Paddock Close

YO179EJ

Beechwood Road

YO179HZ

Wallgates Lane

YO178EH

Scarborough Road

YO179AR

Langley Drive

YO179PZ

Langton Road

YO179FA

Dairy Way

YO179RU

Norton Road

YO179DT

Norton

YO179HS

Church Street

YO179HB

Scarborough Road

YO179EZ

Scarborough Road

YO179QF

Derwent Road

YO179ER

Walnut Green

YO178AS

Willow Brook Close

YO179EU

Commercial Street

YO179DA

Hambleton Road

YO179DN

Wandales Close

YO179AT

Langton Road

YO179HH

Scarborough Road

YO178BF

Wealden Court

YO178AD

Scarborough Road

YO178DW

Priorpot Lane

YO179BD

Norton Works

YO179DF

Leahurst Close

YO179JT

Pinewood

YO179HJ

Wallgates Lane

YO179BS

Jesmond Court

YO179DY

Welham Road

YO179AE

Langton Road

YO179JS

Eastfield Road

YO178BD

Fletton Road

YO179DH

Hambleton Road

YO178AG

Poplar View

YO179JN

Mill Bank

YO179FH

St Peters Yard

YO179JJ

Mill Street

YO179DL

Rosedale Avenue

YO178FE

Camellia Close

YO178AR

Beckside

YO179ES

Commercial Street

YO179JA

Plum Street

YO179RA

Norton Road

YO178AE

Scarborough Road

YO178AH

Maudon Grove

YO179AA

Wold Street

YO178DP

Nursery Way

YO179EP

Barley Close

YO179BB

Wood Street

YO178EF

Scarborough Road

YO179RB

Riverside View

YO179RF

Norton Road

YO179PF

Mill Race Close

YO178AL

Priorpot Way

YO179RE

Station Way

YO179PP

Commercial Street

YO179RD

Norton Road

YO179PG

Lakeside Way

YO178FF

Honeysuckle Court

YO179ED

Park Grove

YO179JX

Stirrup Close