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.
SCARCROFT LANE, YO23 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARCROFT LANE, YO23 1AD.
137
42
£ 38,900 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Scarcroft Primary School
All Saints RC School
Millthorpe School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Regency Supermarket0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.5 km
- + 4 more
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
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Postcode Profile: YO231AD · Data under Open Government Licence