YO23 1AF is a mixed residential area on Swann Street, 0.3km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO23 1AF is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00067717 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SWANN STREET, YO23 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SWANN STREET, YO23 1AF.
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
YO23 1AF has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1AF. 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
Flat
£ 162,500
4 sales · Mean £ 166,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1AF is above average at 103 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
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
99 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.2 km
- Costa Verde0.4 km
- D & K Stores0.8 km
- Everyman0.3 km
- P T & H J Richardson0.3 km
- + 94 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
40 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.7 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.4 km
- Kilima Hotel0.8 km
- Principal York Hotel0.6 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
96 nearby- Duke of York0.6 km
- Longboat0.3 km
- St Clements Sport and Social1.0 km
- The Bay Horse0.3 km
- The Windmill0.3 km
- + 91 more
Restaurant, Cafe
238 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
- + 233 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Fryways0.3 km
- Pizza Choice0.3 km
- Subway0.3 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Mexicano0.8 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Regency Supermarket0.5 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 5 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: YO231AF · Data under Open Government Licence