Bilbrough on the map

Bilbrough built-up area

Built-up area0.2 km² (0.1 sq mi)

Location in North YorkshireBilbrough sits where the marker shows within the county.

20,306
Population
8,539
Households
8 / 10
Deprivation decile
Among least deprived
40
Schools nearby
£59,909
Avg. household income
799
Businesses
311
People per km²

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 40 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 £390K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £337K.

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.

Healthcare in Bilbrough

There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Bilbrough, the nearest being Hmp/yoi Askham Grange (1 miles away).

Property Prices 3,070 sales

Average Price £390K
£2K , £23.74M
Detached £510K 653
Semi £350K 547
Terraced £337K 1,363
Flat £292K 432

Schools & Education 40 within 5 miles View all schools

24 Primary
4 Secondary
12 Other
Outstanding 1
Good 6

Ofsted ratings for schools in the YO23 postcode area.

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Askham Bryan College 16 plus Good 1.2 miles Copmanthorpe Primary School Primary 2 miles Appleton Roebuck Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Woodthorpe Primary School Primary Outstanding 3 miles Rufforth Primary School Primary 3.2 miles York College 16 plus Good 3.2 miles Tadcaster Primary Academy Primary 3.2 miles Tadcaster Children's Centre 3.3 miles Westfield Children's Centre Good 3.3 miles Westfield Primary Community School Primary Good 3.3 miles Long Marston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Primary 3.4 miles

Household Income in Bilbrough ONS 2023

The average total household income in Bilbrough is approximately £59,909 a year before tax, 8% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £45,221. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Bilbrough £59,909
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £45,221.

Businesses in Bilbrough ONS 2025

There are approximately 799 active businesses based in Bilbrough, around 39 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 88% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

799 Total businesses
39 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 88%
Small, 10-49 10%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 1%

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
Children 0-15 16%
Working age 62%
Older 65+ 22%
3,247 Children (0-15) 16%
12,585 Working Age 62%
4,477 Older (65+) 22%
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

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

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Street Houses 0.9 miles Askham Richard 1.2 miles Catterton 1.4 miles Angram 1.4 miles Colton 1.4 miles Askham Bryan 1.8 miles Copmanthorpe 2 miles Healaugh 2.6 miles Oxton 2.6 miles Appleton Roebuck 2.8 miles Woodthorpe 3.1 miles West Field 3.1 miles

Local Government

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

Home Ownership in Bilbrough

Of the 9,021 households in and around Bilbrough, 72% are owned, 9% are socially rented and 19% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 72% Social rented 9% Private rented 19%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bilbrough.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bilbrough

What is the population of Bilbrough?
Bilbrough has a population of approximately 20,306 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Bilbrough?
The average property in and around Bilbrough sold for about £390,265, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 12% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Bilbrough a deprived area?
Bilbrough sits among the least deprived areas in England, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 8 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Bilbrough?
Bilbrough is covered by the YO23 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Bilbrough?
There are 40 schools within 5 miles of Bilbrough, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Bilbrough?
The nearest railway station to Bilbrough is Ulleskelf Train Station, about 4.1 miles away.

Streets in YO23 30 shown View all streets

A64 7 Acaster Lane 7 Adelaide Street 1 Ainsty Garth 1 Albemarle Road 6 Alcelena Court 2 Aldreth Grove 2 Ancress Walk 1 Anne Street 2 Appleton Court 1 Appleton Road 1 Argyle Street 1 Ash Tree Gardens 1 Askham Fields Lane 3 Askham Lane 1 Back Lane 4 Balmoral Terrace 3 Banks Drive 3 Barbers Drive 2 Barnfield Way 1 Barons Crescent 2 Beadle Garth 1 Beech Avenue 3 Bellmans Croft 1 Beresford Terrace 1 Berry Mews 2 Bewlay Street 2 Bishopthorpe Road 16 Board Street 1 Bond Lane 1

Postcodes in YO23 50 shown View all postcodes

YO23 1AA YO23 1AB YO23 1AD YO23 1AE YO23 1AF YO23 1AG YO23 1AH YO23 1AJ YO23 1AL YO23 1AN YO23 1AP YO23 1AQ YO23 1AR YO23 1AS YO23 1AT YO23 1AU YO23 1AW YO23 1AX YO23 1AY YO23 1AZ YO23 1BA YO23 1BB YO23 1BD YO23 1BE YO23 1BF YO23 1BG YO23 1BH YO23 1BJ YO23 1BL YO23 1BN YO23 1BP YO23 1BQ YO23 1BR YO23 1BS YO23 1BT YO23 1BU YO23 1BW YO23 1BX YO23 1BY YO23 1BZ YO23 1DA YO23 1DB YO23 1DD YO23 1DE YO23 1DF YO23 1DG YO23 1DH YO23 1DJ YO23 1DL YO23 1DN