About Aldwark

Aldwark is a small village located in North Yorkshire, within the historic county of England. Situated in the Yorkshire Wolds, it lies to the west of the town of Pocklington and is part of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The village is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. Aldwark is served by the YO61 postcode area, which covers a wide region of the surrounding countryside. The village has a modest population and retains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere. It is close to the A164 road, providing access to nearby towns and cities. The area is largely agricultural, with open fields and farmland forming the landscape. Aldwark is a peaceful place, offering a sense of calm and connection to the local environment.

School Ratings in Aldwark

Families in Aldwark have access to 12 local schools. Cundall Manor School, Outwood Primary Academy Alne and Outwood Academy Easingwold are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 4 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Aldwark

Homes sell for an average of £425K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £494K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Aldwark

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Aldwark, with 5 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Aldwark

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Aldwark around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Aldwark

Broadband services in Aldwark range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,422 sales

Average Price £425K
£1K — £9.21M
Detached £494K 1,169
Semi £291K 489
Terraced £271K 406
Flat £157K 104

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

9 Primary
1 Secondary
2 Other
Great Ouseburn Community Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Outwood Primary Academy Alne Primary Outstanding 2.2 miles Queen Ethelburga's Prep School 2.5 miles Queen Ethelburga's College 2.5 miles Marton-Cum-Grafton Church of England Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Linton-on-Ouse Primary School Primary Good 3 miles Green Hammerton Church of England Primary School Primary 4.2 miles Nun Monkton Primary Foundation School Primary Good 4.4 miles St Peter's Brafferton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary 4.5 miles Boroughbridge High School Secondary Requires Improvement 4.5 miles Boroughbridge Primary School Primary Good 4.6 miles Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Aldwark IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Aldwark are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
5/10
4,066 Children (0-15) 16%
15,102 Working Age 59%
8,442 Older (60+) 33%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.7% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Aldwark 40 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Aldwark are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure small town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

21 Violence & Sexual Offences
5 Criminal Damage & Arson
4 Anti-Social Behaviour
3 Burglary
2 Drugs
2 Other Theft
2 Shoplifting
1 Other Crime
Local Policing
North Yorkshire Easingwold Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 4 stations

Cattal Train Station 4.8 miles
Knaresborough Train Station 8.2 miles
Poppleton Train Station 8.6 miles
Starbeck Train Station 9.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Upper Dunsforth 1.2 miles Branton Green 1.4 miles Lower Dunsforth 1.4 miles Great Ouseburn 1.8 miles Flawith 1.8 miles Youlton 1.9 miles Tholthorpe 2 miles Alne 2.2 miles Little Ouseburn 2.2 miles Myton Hall 2.2 miles Thorpe Underwood 2.5 miles Myton-on-Swale 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Hambleton
County North Yorkshire
Ward Easingwold
Constituency Thirsk and Malton
Parish Alne
Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Streets in YO61 30 shown View all streets

A1 2 A19 5 Abbott Close 1 Adam's Field Lane 1 Allotments Lane 1 Alne Road 5 Apple Garth 1 Aspen Road 1 B1363 6 Back Lane 12 Balk Avenue 1 Barns Wray 1 Bell Lane 3 Birch Way 1 Birchwood Gardens 1 Bonneycroft Lane 3 Bonnygate Lane 1 Brafferton Hall Gardens 1 Brandsby Bank 4 Brandsby Road 1 Brandsby Street 1 Bridge Street 2 Brierham Lane 1 Brownmoor Lane 1 Buckden Close 1 Cams Fold 1 Carpenters Court 1 Carr Lane 7 Catherine Love Drive 1 Cedar Place 1

Postcodes in YO61 50 shown View all postcodes

YO61 1AA YO61 1AB YO61 1AD YO61 1AF YO61 1AG YO61 1AH YO61 1AJ YO61 1AL YO61 1AN YO61 1DE YO61 1DG YO61 1DH YO61 1DJ YO61 1DL YO61 1DN YO61 1DP YO61 1DQ YO61 1DR YO61 1DS YO61 1DT YO61 1DU YO61 1DW YO61 1DX YO61 1DY YO61 1DZ YO61 1EA YO61 1EB YO61 1ED YO61 1EE YO61 1EF YO61 1EG YO61 1EH YO61 1EJ YO61 1EN YO61 1EP YO61 1EQ YO61 1ER YO61 1ES YO61 1ET YO61 1EU YO61 1EW YO61 1EX YO61 1EY YO61 1EZ YO61 1HA YO61 1HB YO61 1HD YO61 1HE YO61 1HF YO61 1HH