Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

GRAY STREET, YO23 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAY STREET, YO23 1BN.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 38,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO23 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

YO23 1BN is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 4.4% year-on-year.

home £330,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO23 1BN is a mixed residential area on Gray Street, 0.5km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

For families considering a move, YO23 1BN represents a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £330k, down 4.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00067709 (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 1BN. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 320,000

15 sales · Mean £ 317,033

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

Crime around YO23 1BN is moderate at 74 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 behaviour202
Violence and sexual offences121
Criminal damage and arson61
Burglary30
Public order29

school Local Schools

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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.1 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.3 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.8 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.9 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.9 km
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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils0.9 km
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St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good205 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • B'n'T Stores0.0 km
  • Costa Verde0.4 km
  • D & K Stores0.6 km
  • Everyman0.4 km
  • Knavesmire Butchers0.9 km
  • + 56 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.6 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.4 km
  • Kilima Hotel0.8 km
  • Principal York Hotel0.7 km
  • St Paul's Lodge0.8 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

71 nearby
  • Duke of York0.7 km
  • Longboat0.4 km
  • St Clements Sport and Social0.8 km
  • The Bay Horse0.4 km
  • The Windmill0.4 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

151 nearby
  • Burger King Limited0.7 km
  • Cafe West0.7 km
  • Caffe La Tazzina0.4 km
  • Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.7 km
  • Delrio's Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 146 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Fryways0.4 km
  • Pizza Choice0.4 km
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Middle Feast1.0 km
  • Sloppy’s Burgers at Thor’s0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Regency Supermarket0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York0.7 km
  • Poppleton4.7 km
  • Hammerton13.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Scarcroft Primary School0.1 km
  • St Clement's Church0.2 km
  • Scarcroft Primary School0.2 km
  • Victoria Bar0.2 km
  • Price's Lane0.3 km