Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCARCROFT LANE, YO23 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARCROFT LANE, YO23 1AD.

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Population

137

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

61%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO23 1AD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO23 1AD — age 42, 33% ownership, 65% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

YO23 1AD is an active urban area on Scarcroft Lane, 0.3km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

For renters and young professionals, YO23 1AD offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 118 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00170140 (shared with 41 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1AD. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

61%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around YO23 1AD is above average at 118 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour263
Violence and sexual offences229
Criminal damage and arson64
Public order40
Shoplifting35

school Local Schools

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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.4 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.8 km
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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils1.0 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good205 pupils1.1 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

38 nearby
  • Minster Walk Guest House1.0 km
  • Dairy Guest House0.4 km
  • Guy Fawkes Inn1.0 km
  • Queens Hotel0.5 km
  • Safestay York0.3 km
  • + 33 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

96 nearby
  • The Minster Inn1.0 km
  • Forage Bar0.9 km
  • Harkers0.8 km
  • House of Trembling Madness0.8 km
  • Kennedys0.9 km
  • + 91 more
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Retailers - Other

97 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.4 km
  • Flori0.3 km
  • Good Food Shop0.4 km
  • HMV UK0.7 km
  • + 92 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

234 nearby
  • Barley Hall Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • ASK0.8 km
  • Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Bills Restaurant0.7 km
  • Brew and Brownie0.8 km
  • + 229 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Regency Supermarket0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

47 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Krunchy's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • No 4 Church Lane0.6 km
  • Salt and Pepper0.6 km
  • Teajuanas Cocina0.3 km
  • + 42 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York0.5 km
  • Poppleton4.6 km
  • Hammerton13.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Nunnery Lane Car Park0.1 km
  • Nunnery Lane Car Park0.2 km
  • Blossom Street0.2 km
  • Blossom Street0.2 km
  • Victoria Bar0.2 km