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Sheriff Hutton & Derwent

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About

Sheriff Hutton & Derwent ward is a large, predominantly rural area east of York. It encompasses several villages, including the namesake Sheriff Hutton with its prominent castle ruins, and the settlements along the River Derwent like Stamford Bridge and Buttercrambe. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, woodland, and the river valley itself, which shapes much of the local geography and ecology.

The ward's economy is largely based on farming and forestry, with some local tourism focused on historical sites and walking routes. A notable feature is the Derwent Valley Light Railway heritage line, which offers a specific link to the area's agricultural transport history. Community life is centred on the individual villages, each maintaining its own distinct character within this expansive parish.

Area overview

On average Sheriff Hutton & Derwent has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent is £51,773 per year. There are 8 schools in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent: 8 primary (0 Outstanding and 8 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sheriff Hutton & Derwent is home to around 6,807 people, with a population density of about 26.8 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sheriff Hutton & Derwent Population
6,807
Population density
26.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.05(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.9(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.14(-40%)
Other theft
2.35(-65%)
Public order
1.76(-80%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,501
95.5%
Other White
120
1.76%
Irish
36
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
24
0.35%
White and Black African (mixed)
20
0.29%
Total population: 6,807

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,412
41.6%
Level 3 (A level)
972
16.76%
No qualifications
792
13.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
730
12.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
459
7.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,798

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,284
42.74%
Owns with a mortgage
732
24.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
582
19.37%
Other social rented
244
8.12%
Other forms of private rent
129
4.29%
Total households: 3,004

Property prices in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £333,750 in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,665 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sheriff Hutton & Derwent 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 Sheriff Hutton & Derwent over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£538,500
Semi-Detached17£275,000
Terraced11£250,000

10 years median price trend in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent.

All postcodes in Sheriff Hutton & Derwent

YO607QH

Foston Lane

YO179LN

Whin Hill

YO411NB

Scoreby Lane

YO179QS

Sheriff Hutton & Derwent

YO179NN

Toftings Lane

YO607RY

Common Lane

YO179QT

Sheriff Hutton & Derwent

YO176AQ

Edenhouse Avenue

Data Sources

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