Is YO3 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in YO3 are higher than average, at 182 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

How much do houses cost in YO3?

The average property price in YO3 is currently around £343k.

What is the population of YO3?

The population for the YO3 area is approximately 37,980 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

YO3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the YO3 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

37,980

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 42,669 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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7/10

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7/10

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5/10

workEmployment

7/10

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4/10

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6/10

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7/10

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7/10

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5/10

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Area Character

YO3 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 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 £343k. Property prices are trending up 3.6% year-on-year.

home £343,463 median price

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

YO3 is a postcode district in York, Yorkshire and The Humber, covering 0 active and 2400 retired postcodes.

Property: Average house prices in YO3 are around £343k, up 3.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across YO3 at 182 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 41 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 YO3 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 / British95.0%

Asian / British Asian2.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.5%

Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2315

Anti-social behaviour1762

Criminal damage and arson591

Shoplifting444

Other theft431

school Local Schools

Clifton Green Primary School

Good400 pupils

Ralph Butterfield Primary School

Outstanding309 pupils

Linton-on-Ouse Primary School

Good56 pupils

Stockton-on-the-Forest Primary School

Good104 pupils

Wigginton Primary School

Good248 pupils

Headlands Primary School

Good292 pupils

Huntington School

Outstanding1516 pupils

Joseph Rowntree School

Good1287 pupils