Welcome to Balk

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Introduction

Balk is a hamlet and civil parish in the Hambleton district of North Yorkshire, England, just east of Thirsk. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 48. The population of the parish was estimated at 60 in 2013. The parish shares a grouped parish council with the adjacent parish of Bagby. The moated grange at grid reference SE47718083 is a scheduled ancient monument.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

382 hectares

Population

244 (2021)

Density

64 people/km2

Mean age

Ward

Bagby & Thorntons

District

Hambleton

Postcodes

YO7

ONS ID

E04007136


Council

Contact details for Balk Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Balk Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Balk Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Balk Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Balk Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Balk Parish.

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Local News

Proposal to transform controversy-hit airfield for long haul flights

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Proposal to transform controversy-hit airfield for long haul flights

Published: 11th Feb 2024

Bagby Airfield struggle set to return to spotlight

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Bagby Airfield struggle set to return to spotlight

Published: 3rd Feb 2022