Postcode YO61 2RW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Wathvale & Bishop Monkton ward of North Yorkshire in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington is £56,699 per year. The nearest station is Thirsk located about 5.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,140 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington is £56,699 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near YO61 2RW.
Dishforth, Baldersby & Markington near YO61 2RW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Thirsk located about 5.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £386,250 in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton area, with individual transactions ranging from £155,000 up to £1,550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 63 | £446,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £306,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £286,500 |
| Terraced | 18 | £262,500 |
10 year median price trend in Wathvale & Bishop Monkton
Annual council tax rates for North Yorkshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for YO61 2RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alec Shelbrooke
Wetherby and Easingwold - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.