Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

COLENSO STREET, YO23 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLENSO STREET, YO23 1AS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

246

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 45,000 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO23 1AS 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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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. YO23 1AS spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 3.1% year-on-year.

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

YO23 1AS is a mixed residential area on Colenso Street, 0.3km from Clementhorpe in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

The people who live in YO23 1AS are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k, up 3.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00067720 (shared with 15 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 1AS. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 230,000

13 sales · Mean £ 259,115

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

Crime around YO23 1AS is moderate at 66 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 behaviour159
Violence and sexual offences155
Criminal damage and arson46
Public order41
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils0.4 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.5 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.8 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.0 km
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Danesgate Community

Good154 pupils1.1 km
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St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement178 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

100 nearby
  • One Stop0.7 km
  • B'n'T Stores0.5 km
  • Costa Verde0.9 km
  • D & K Stores1.0 km
  • Everyman0.8 km
  • + 95 more
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Pub, NightClub

99 nearby
  • Victoria Hotel0.7 km
  • Longboat0.8 km
  • St Clements Sport and Social1.0 km
  • The Bay Horse0.8 km
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

232 nearby
  • Auden House0.7 km
  • Cafe West0.9 km
  • Caffe La Tazzina0.7 km
  • Delrio's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Jorvik Spice0.9 km
  • + 227 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Food Warehouse0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • China Town Canteen1.0 km
  • Cunli (also T/A Ji The Chicken Shop)0.9 km
  • Efe's Pizza0.7 km
  • Jennys Fish and Chips0.9 km
  • Fryways0.8 km
  • + 54 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

36 nearby
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.8 km
  • The Ashberry0.8 km
  • The Grand York0.9 km
  • Middletons0.4 km
  • Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly0.5 km
  • + 31 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.0 km
  • Poppleton5.1 km
  • Hammerton14.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bishopthorpe Road Shops0.2 km
  • St George's Field Coach Park0.2 km
  • Price's Lane0.3 km
  • Charlton Street0.3 km
  • Victoria Bar0.3 km