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About

Pickering ward covers the market town of Pickering and its surrounding rural parishes within the Ryedale district. The area is defined by the North York Moors National Park to the north and agricultural land to the south. The town itself functions as a key service centre for the local farming communities and visitors to the moorland. Its historic core includes the medieval parish church and the ruins of Pickering Castle, a royal fortress dating to the Norman era.

The landscape is characterised by the meandering course of Pickering Beck, which runs through the town. A very specific feature is the northern terminus of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a preserved heritage line operating steam locomotives. The ward's economy balances tourism with traditional agriculture and local commerce. The surrounding villages and hamlets, such as Newton-on-Rawcliffe, are connected to the town's market and amenities.

Area overview

On average Pickering has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Pickering is £42,084 per year. There are 4 schools in Pickering: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Pickering is home to around 7,257 people, with a population density of about 184.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pickering Population
7,257
Population density
184.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.42(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.15(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.33(+20%)
Public order
4.69(-47%)
Shoplifting
4.41(-50%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,020
96.72%
Other White
118
1.63%
Irish
19
0.26%
Chinese
15
0.21%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
15
0.21%
Total population: 7,258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,822
29%
No qualifications
1,277
20.33%
Level 3 (A level)
1,043
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
918
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
10.14%
Total 16+ residents: 6,282

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,698
48.74%
Owns with a mortgage
721
20.69%
Other social rented
479
13.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
431
12.37%
Other forms of private rent
73
2.1%
Total households: 3,484

Property prices in Pickering

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £244,975 in Pickering area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pickering over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£350,000
Flats12£166,500
Semi-Detached21£225,000
Terraced46£205,000

10 years median price trend in Pickering

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pickering.

All postcodes in Pickering

YO188PR

Swainsea Drive

YO187ND

Mickle Hill

YO187JW

Malton Road

YO187AZ

Norman Close

YO187EG

Ruffa Lane

YO188DZ

Firthland Road

YO188TJ

Aspen Close

YO188BW

Anchorite Lane

YO187HS

Oaklands

YO188FA

Howardian View

YO188DS

Westerdale

YO188NF

Swainsea Lane

YO188AG

Porters Headland

YO188AQ

Beacon Park

YO187UD

Dove Road

YO188BS

Southgate

YO188TF

Mallard Close

YO188EZ

Carr Field Close

YO187EB

Forest Road

YO189BA

Pickering

YO188LL

Keld Head

YO187EL

Outgang Road

YO187AY

Langdale Villas

YO188DT

Bridge Street

YO188DR

Pool Court

YO187JS

Corbie Way

YO187HA

Hawthorn Lane

YO188BZ

Firthland Road

YO188AU

Westgate

YO188AD

Potter Hill

YO188LZ

Westgate Carr Road

YO187EH

The Avenue

YO176UE

Malton Road

YO188JJ

Newbridge Road

YO188DU

Beck Isle

YO176UL

Bean Sheaf Lane

YO187HH

Whitby Road

YO189AZ

Pickering

YO187HF

Rosamund Avenue

YO188AA

Potter Hill

YO187EJ

Maudon Avenue

YO187HP

Crofts Avenue

YO188NP

Western Way

YO188DN

Westgate

YO187UE

Rye Close

YO188PP

Swainsea Lane

YO188PS

Littledale

YO188TS

Southgate

YO188DD

Manor Drive

YO187AG

Thornton Road Industrial Estate

YO188EL

Train Lane

YO187AT

Kirkham Lane

YO176UJ

Bean Sheaf Lane

YO187JR

Green Howards Road

YO188LY

Costa Way

YO187ET

Recreation Road

YO187EW

Outgang Road

YO187YB

Priestman's Lane

YO187HJ

Westlands

YO189AL

Pickering

YO187AH

Woodlands Park

YO188NJ

Keld Close

YO188SZ

West Pasture

YO187ES

Hugden Close

YO188ED

Lendales Lane

YO188FD

Southgate

YO188BH

Paddock Close

YO188DX

Train Lane

YO188DH

Ingsgarth

YO188QQ

Bradley Road

YO187UG

Esk Close

YO188AZ

Westgate

YO188NL

Middleton Road

YO188JB

Town End Close

YO187HL

Whitby Road

YO188NN

Northway

YO187EE

Forest Road

YO188DF

Manor Drive

YO187EZ

Keepers Gate

YO188AS

Middleton Road

YO187UF

Levin Drive

YO187JT

Marshall Drive

YO187HY

Whitfield Avenue

YO188DB

Firthland Road

YO187JH

Alma Way

YO187JE

Ashfield Road

YO188NE

Swainsea Lane

YO187DL

Hungate

YO188NG

Swainsea Lane

YO188PW

Middleton Lane

YO187DP

Eastgate Square

YO188BY

Goslip Terrace

YO187JQ

Shepherds Hill

YO188AJ

Middleton Road

YO187NA

Enterprise Way

YO188DQ

Goslipgate

YO188DY

The Ropery

YO187HR

Hawthorn Lane

YO176XR

Kirby Misperton Road

YO188TQ

Otter Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.