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.
GRAY STREET, YO23 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAY STREET, YO23 1BN.
257
37
£ 38,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO23 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Scarcroft Primary School
All Saints RC School
Millthorpe School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Knavesmire Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: YO231BN · Data under Open Government Licence