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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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Pickering Population

7,257

Population density

184.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,020

96.72%

Other White

118

1.63%

Irish

0.26%

Chinese

0.21%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.21%

Total population: 7,258

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£350,000	£240,500	£276,500	£425,000	£543,500
Flats	12	£166,500	£131,875	£143,713	£217,250	£289,950
Semi-Detached	21	£225,000	£183,000	£207,000	£253,000	£373,000
Terraced	46	£205,000	£160,000	£181,125	£247,000	£324,500

10 years median price trend in Pickering

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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