YO51 Postcode District
YO51 is the Postcode District for Boroughbridge, York North Yorkshire
The YO51 postcode district is located in the YO York postal area, YO51 has a population of 6,475 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 17.59 square miles (45.55 square kilometres or 11,256.00 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the YO51 postcode district is Boroughbridge, located in the county of North Yorkshire in England. The other significant settlements in this district include Marton Cum Grafton, Minskip, and Roecliffe, all also located in North Yorkshire. The main post town for this postcode district is York.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector YO51 9, covers Boroughbridge and Marton Cum Grafton in North Yorkshire.
The post town for this district is YORK.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the North Yorkshire area with a total of 259 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Knaresborough | 6.15 | SSW |
| Ripon | 6.21 | WNW |
| Easingwold | 8.51 | ENE |
| Harrogate | 8.78 | SW |
| Thirsk | 10.32 | NNE |
| Wetherby | 10.94 | S |
| Haxby | 14.05 | ESE |
| Masham | 14.17 | NW |
| Pateley Bridge | 14.75 | W |
| Tadcaster | 14.96 | SSE |
| York | 15.36 | SE |
| Bedale | 16.04 | NNW |
| Otley | 17.45 | SW |
| Helmsley | 17.52 | NE |
| Northallerton | 17.66 | N |
| Yeadon | 19.28 | SW |
| Guiseley | 19.57 | SW |
| Garforth | 20.37 | S |
| Ilkley | 20.71 | WSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 289
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boroughbridge | YORK | YO51 9 | 180 |
| Boroughbridge | YORK | YO51 9 | 23 |
| Marton Cum Grafton | YORK | YO51 9 | 23 |
| Boroughbridge | YORK | YO51 9 | 13 |
| Boroughbridge | YORK | YO51 9 | 12 |
| Minskip | YORK | YO51 9 | 11 |
| Roecliffe | YORK | YO51 9 | 9 |
| Marton Cum Grafton | YORK | YO51 9 | 6 |
| Roecliffe | YORK | YO51 9 | 4 |
| Marton Cum Grafton | YORK | YO51 9 | 3 |
| Boroughbridge | YORK | YO51 9 | 2 |
| Marton Cum Grafton | YORK | YO51 9 | 2 |
| Boroughbridge | YORK | YO51 9 | 1 |
Street list for YO51
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HARCLAY GARTH | 41 |
| ASHBOURNE CLOSE | 34 |
| GREENHOLME CLOSE | 33 |
| WETHERBY ROAD | 27 |
| LITTLE INGS LANE | 26 |
| HUNTERS ROW | 24 |
| NEW ROW | 23 |
| VALUATION LANE | 20 |
| SPRINGFIELD GROVE | 19 |
| HIGH STREET B6265 | 18 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 |
| Other theft | 59 |
| Drugs | 42 |
| Burglary | 41 |
| Public order | 39 |
| Other crime | 31 |
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 17 |
| Possession of weapons | 9 |
| Bicycle theft | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | YORK | BOROUGHBRIDGE | 30 | YO51 9AW | View map |
| FISHERGATE | YORK | BOROUGHBRIDGE | 12 | YO51 9AL | View map |
| HORSEFAIR | YORK | BOROUGHBRIDGE | 8 | YO51 9AA | View map |
| ST JAMES SQUARE | YORK | BOROUGHBRIDGE | 8 | YO51 9AR | View map |
Schools in the district
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Kirby Hill , Boroughbridge , York
Postcode: YO51 9DS
Headteacher: Miss Emma Lowe (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Boroughbridge Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
York Road , Boroughbridge , York
Postcode: YO51 9EB
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Ryan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Boroughbridge High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Wetherby Road , Boroughbridge , York
Postcode: YO51 9JX
Headteacher: Miss Kathryn Stephenson (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Roecliffe Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Roecliffe , Boroughbridge , York
Postcode: YO51 9LY
Headteacher: Mrs Lesley Briggs (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Reas Lane , Boroughbridge , York
Postcode: YO51 9QB
Headteacher: Mrs Marie-Louise Thirlaway (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boroughbridge Dental Centre | WETHERBY ROAD, BOROUGHBRIDGE, YORK, YO51 9HS | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Church Lane Surgery | THE HEALTH CENTRE, CHURCH LANE, BOROUGHBRIDGE, YORK, YO51 9BD | GP PRACTICE | Call 01423 322309 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boroughbridge Pharmacy | THE PHARMACY, 26 HIGH STREET, BOROUGHBRIDGE, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO51 9AW | PHARMACY | Call 01423 322448 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Vale Opticians (boroughbridge) | 1 HIGH STREET, BOROUGHBRIDGE, YORK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO51 9AW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | K&d Vision Ltd | 1 HIGH STREET, BOROUGHBRIDGE, YORK, YO51 9AW | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £430,667 | 74 | £420,448 | 85 | £438,332 | 113 | £449,851 | 157 |
| Semi-detached | £265,120 | 51 | £239,965 | 49 | £198,608 | 85 | £219,337 | 80 |
| Terraced | £262,766 | 29 | £174,930 | 26 | £203,370 | 26 | £272,173 | 34 |
| Flats | £136,468 | 5 | £152,722 | 11 | £169,417 | 12 | £187,021 | 12 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
A1(M) J48
Average Driving Time from within the district: 2.83
Average Driving Distance: 1.81
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 246
A1(M) J47
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.31
Average Driving Distance: 6.38
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 246
A1(M) J49
Average Driving Time from within the district: 7.46
Average Driving Distance: 5.88
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 246
A1(M) J50
Average Driving Time from within the district: 9.38
Average Driving Distance: 8.28
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 244
A1(M) J46
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.72
Average Driving Distance: 10.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 246
A1(M) J45
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.24
Average Driving Distance: 12.59
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 2
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| YO51 9 | Boroughbridge Scale Payment Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| Y | O | 5 | 1 | - | X | X | X |
| Y | O | 5 | 1 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldborough Roman Site | Historic Properties | Historic Monument / Archaeological Site | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the YO51 postal code is Boroughbridge followed by Marton Cum Grafton, and Roecliffe.
The YO51 Postcode shares a border with HG5 (KNARESBOROUGH, Scotton, Staveley), HG3 (HARROGATE, Killinghall, Greenhow Hill), HG4 (RIPON, Masham, Kirkby Malzeard), YO26 (YORK, Upper Poppleton, Tockwith) and YO61 (Easingwold, Sutton-on-the-Forest, Huby).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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