Is YO2 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in YO2 are higher than average, at 187 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in YO2?

The average property price in YO2 is currently around £298k.

What is the population of YO2?

The population for the YO2 area is approximately 25,719 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO2 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

25,719

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 43,830 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10

family_restroomFamily

5/10

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7/10

workEmployment

8/10

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4/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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8/10

homeHome Ownership

7/10

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6/10

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Area Character

YO2 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £298k.

home £298,215 median price

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO2 is a postcode district in York, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 0 active and 1699 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in YO2 are around £298k. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO2 at 187 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full YO2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%

Asian / British Asian1.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1628

Anti-social behaviour1273

Criminal damage and arson403

Public order304

Burglary236

school Local Schools

Brandesburton Primary School

Good163 pupils

Driffield Junior School

Good514 pupils

Hutton Cranswick Community Primary School

Good194 pupils

Nafferton Primary School

Good277 pupils

North Frodingham Primary School

Good73 pupils

Skipsea Primary School

Good58 pupils

Northfield Infant School

Good170 pupils

Beeford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good96 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby

York Racecourse