Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

SOUTH PARADE, YO23 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH PARADE, YO23 1BF.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

63%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO23 1BF 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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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates YO23 1BF — age 42, 49% ownership, 42% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 3.6% year-on-year.

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

YO23 1BF is a mixed residential area on South Parade, 0.4km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £930k, down 3.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00067746 (shared with 25 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 1BF. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.7%
Asian / British Asian7.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 47%
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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 830,000

7 sales · Mean £ 839,285

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

Crime around YO23 1BF is above average at 107 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 behaviour211
Violence and sexual offences164
Criminal damage and arson49
Burglary27
Vehicle crime27

school Local Schools

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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.2 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.7 km
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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils1.1 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 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

34 nearby
  • Minster Walk Guest House0.9 km
  • Dairy Guest House0.5 km
  • Queens Hotel0.6 km
  • Safestay York0.3 km
  • Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.6 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

89 nearby
  • The Minster Inn0.9 km
  • Forage Bar0.9 km
  • Harkers0.8 km
  • House of Trembling Madness0.8 km
  • Kennedys0.9 km
  • + 84 more
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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Flori0.5 km
  • Good Food Shop0.5 km
  • HMV UK0.8 km
  • + 78 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

197 nearby
  • Barley Hall Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • ASK0.9 km
  • Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.8 km
  • Bills Restaurant0.8 km
  • Brew and Brownie0.8 km
  • + 192 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Regency Supermarket0.5 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Sainsburys0.5 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

41 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.9 km
  • Krunchy's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
  • No 4 Church Lane0.7 km
  • Salt and Pepper0.6 km
  • Teajuanas Cocina0.3 km
  • + 36 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York0.4 km
  • Poppleton4.4 km
  • Hammerton13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Blossom Street0.1 km
  • Blossom Street0.1 km
  • Blossom Street0.1 km
  • Blossom Street0.1 km
  • Nunnery Lane Car Park0.1 km