YO23 1AB is an active urban area on Nunnery Lane, 0.2km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO23 1AB is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00067717 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUNNERY LANE, YO23 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUNNERY LANE, YO23 1AB.
203
37
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 57% of tenure in YO23 1AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1AB. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1AB is above average at 118 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scarcroft Primary School
All Saints RC School
Millthorpe School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Fishergate Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.2 km
- Costa Verde0.4 km
- D & K Stores0.9 km
- Everyman0.4 km
- P T & H J Richardson0.3 km
- + 99 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
41 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.8 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.4 km
- Kilima Hotel0.9 km
- Principal York Hotel0.6 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
106 nearby- Duke of York0.6 km
- Longboat0.4 km
- The Bay Horse0.3 km
- The Windmill0.4 km
- Ziggy's0.3 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
257 nearby- Burger King Limited0.6 km
- Cafe West0.5 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.3 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.6 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.3 km
- + 252 more
Takeaway Shop
51 nearby- Fryways0.3 km
- Pizza Choice0.3 km
- Subway0.4 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Mexicano0.8 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.6 km
- Poppleton4.6 km
- Hammerton13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Bar0.1 km
- Nunnery Lane Car Park0.2 km
- Price's Lane0.2 km
- Nunnery Lane Car Park0.2 km
- Blossom Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231AB · Data under Open Government Licence