About Bilbrough

Bilbrough is a small village located in North Yorkshire, within the county of England. It lies in the Yorkshire Wolds, an area known for its rolling hills and agricultural landscape. The village is situated near the A166 road, which connects it to nearby towns such as Driffield and Beverley. Bilbrough is part of the YO23 postcode area, which covers a rural region of eastern Yorkshire. The local community is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern homes. The surrounding countryside offers open fields and farmland, typical of the Yorkshire countryside. There are no major attractions or commercial centres within the village itself, but it provides a quiet, rural setting for those seeking a peaceful environment. The area is accessible by road and is within easy reach of larger towns and cities in the region.

School Ratings in Bilbrough

Families in Bilbrough have access to 39 local schools. Knavesmire Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 6 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bilbrough

Homes sell for an average of £374K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £342K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bilbrough

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Bilbrough, with 32 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bilbrough

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bilbrough among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. 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 Bilbrough

Broadband services in Bilbrough 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 3,194 sales

Average Price £374K
£2K £3.09M
Detached £501K 627
Semi £337K 599
Terraced £342K 1,396
Flat £301K 488

Deprivation and Employment in Bilbrough IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Bilbrough experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
9/10
Employment
9/10
Education
9/10
Health
8/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
4/10
4,128 Children (0-15) 15%
17,341 Working Age 63%
8,074 Older (60+) 29%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 15.9% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.7% 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 Bilbrough 127 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Bilbrough is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

47 Violence & Sexual Offences
32 Anti-Social Behaviour
12 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Shoplifting
6 Other Theft
6 Public Order
4 Burglary
3 Vehicle Crime
3 Other Crime
2 Drugs
2 Weapons
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Robbery
Local Policing
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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 6 stations

Ulleskelf Train Station 4.1 miles
Poppleton Train Station 4.6 miles
Church Fenton Train Station 6.1 miles
Cattal Train Station 7.8 miles
Sherburn-In-Elmet Train Station 8.2 miles
South Milford Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Local Government

District York
County North Yorkshire
Ward Micklegate
Constituency York Central
Parish York, unparished area
Region Yorkshire and The Humber