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England / Yorkshire and The Humber / North Yorkshire / Pickering

About

Pickering is a historic market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, known for its well-preserved medieval streets and traditional market square. The town is located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, offering easy access to scenic countryside and outdoor activities. Pickering Castle, a 13th-century motte-and-bailey fortress, is a key landmark, reflecting the area's rich heritage.

The town serves as a hub for the surrounding rural communities, with local shops, pubs, and a weekly market. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a heritage steam line, runs through Pickering, attracting visitors interested in vintage rail travel. The area combines historical charm with practical amenities, making it a functional base for exploring the region.

Area overview

On average Pickering has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 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 of residents in Pickering is £38,700 per year. There are 4 schools in Pickering: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Pickering Population
7,257
Population density
184.6 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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 135 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Pickering area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £760,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached52£352,500
Flats15£165,000
Semi-Detached22£256,500
Terraced46£218,500

10 years price trend in Pickering

All postcodes in Pickering

YO188FA

Howardian View

YO176BG

Malton Road

YO187EL

Crossgate Lane

YO188AL

Middleton Road

YO188LH

Keld Head

YO188NH

Middleton Road

YO187ET

Hungate

YO187HZ

Eastfield Road

YO187NA

Enterprise Way

YO187YB

Priestman's Lane

YO188BQ

Firthland Road

YO187ES

Hugden Close

YO187EY

Keepers Gate

YO188BB

West Gate

YO188EG

Firthland Road

YO188JY

Blansby Park Lane

YO188LY

Costa Way

YO188NF

Swainsea Lane

YO188EY

Carr Field Close

YO176UE

Bean Sheaf Lane

YO187JA

Enterprise Way

YO187AU

Burgate

YO187AW

Hall Garth

YO187DU

Eastgate

YO187DZ

Eastgate

YO187WF

Pickering & Thornton Dale

YO188DA

Ings Close

YO188DY

Hungate

YO188DW

Eastgate

YO188PR

Keld Close

YO188BW

Anchorite Lane

YO189AX

Pickering & Thornton Dale

YO187BE

Birdgate

YO187JG

Ruffa Lane

YO188BD

Bruce Way

YO188JB

Penniston Lane

YO187AH

Westlands

YO187AJ

Park Street

YO188DU

Wells Walk

YO188JW

Keldgate Road

YO189AL

Pickering & Thornton Dale

YO187AL

Birdgate

YO187DG

Hungate

YO187EF

Birch View

YO188AR

Middleton Road

YO188AZ

Westgate

YO188DE

Keld Head

YO187HS

Hawthorn Lane

YO187JP

Malton Road

YO187JT

Marshall Drive

YO188AJ

Middleton Road

YO188NP

Western Way

YO188PW

Middleton Lane

YO188TB

Fishers Garth

YO188TP

Mayfly Court

YO187NB

Crossgate Lane

YO188BL

Firthland Road

YO188NL

Middleton Road

YO188JQ

Keldgate Road

YO187EA

Hawthorn Lane

YO187FA

Eastgate

YO187HW

Ruffa Lane

YO187NE

Pluntrain Dale Lane

YO188AT

Teal Lane

YO188BJ

Potter Hill

YO188JH

Undercliff

YO187BB

Park Street

YO187EG

Ruffa Lane

YO188DR

Pool Court

YO176UL

Bean Sheaf Lane

YO187JQ

Ruffa Lane

YO187EU

Cuddy Brown Close

YO187ND

Crossgate Lane

YO188DB

Firthland Road

YO188LX

Church Hill

YO188SZ

West Pasture

YO188FD

Southgate

YO176UJ

Bean Sheaf Lane

YO187EZ

Hungate

YO187HP

Crofts Avenue

YO187JU

Castelo Grove

YO188DP

Mill Lane

YO188ED

Lendales Lane

YO188EE

Ings Lane

YO188EL

Train Lane

YO188BX

Southgate

YO187DA

Hungate

YO187DB

Mill Lane

YO187DP

Eastgate

YO187UB

Derwent Road

YO188AB

Teal Lane

YO188AG

Beacon Park First Avenue

YO188AH

Beacon Park Second Avenue

YO188BF

Bursary Court

YO188BS

Southgate

YO188NW

Meadow Road

YO188TH

Herongate

YO188TJ

Aspen Close

YO188TS

Southgate

YO189AZ

Pickering & Thornton Dale

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.