YO23 1BD is a safe, established residential area on Lovell Street, 0.2km from Clementhorpe in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
YO23 1BD is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 17.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00067721 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOVELL STREET, YO23 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOVELL STREET, YO23 1BD.
250
39
£ 45,000 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO23 1BD 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
YO23 1BD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1BD. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 205,000
4 sales · Mean £ 215,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO23 1BD has low crime rates — 49 incidents 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
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Scarcroft Primary School
Millthorpe School
All Saints RC School
Knavesmire Primary School
Danesgate Community
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- One Stop0.7 km
- M & K Quality Butchers Limited0.2 km
- Millets The Outdoor Store0.9 km
- Spar0.8 km
- The Bishy Weigh0.2 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
77 nearby- Victoria Hotel0.7 km
- Cock & Bottle0.5 km
- Howl0.7 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Plonkers Wine Bar0.7 km
- + 72 more
Restaurant, Cafe
169 nearby- Auden House0.7 km
- Bruks0.9 km
- Byron Hamburgers0.8 km
- City Screen York0.9 km
- Dusk1.0 km
- + 164 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Cunli (also T/A Ji The Chicken Shop)1.0 km
- Efe's Pizza0.7 km
- Jennys Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Sloppy’s Burgers at Thor’s0.9 km
- The Fisherman's Wife0.1 km
- + 43 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Apple House (York)1.0 km
- IBIS York0.8 km
- Premier Inn (Blossom St South)0.8 km
- Middletons0.5 km
- The Old Vic Guest House0.7 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- ALDI1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.1 km
- Poppleton5.1 km
- Ulleskelf14.0 km
Bus Stops
- Charlton Street0.2 km
- Bishopthorpe Road Shops0.2 km
- Southlands Methodist Church0.2 km
- Southlands Methodist Church0.3 km
- St Clement's Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231BD · Data under Open Government Licence