YO23 1BS is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO23 1BS is a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00067717 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO23 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO23 1BS.
203
37
£ 38,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
YO23 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1BS. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1BS is moderate at 83 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
St Paul's Nursery School
Knavesmire Primary School
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
73 nearby- Londis1.0 km
- Loopy Scoops ice cream shop1.0 km
- M & K Quality Butchers Limited0.4 km
- Millets The Outdoor Store0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- + 68 more
Pub, NightClub
80 nearby- Cock & Bottle0.5 km
- Howl0.8 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Plonkers Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Swan0.4 km
- + 75 more
Restaurant, Cafe
183 nearby- Bobo Lobo1.0 km
- Bruks0.9 km
- Byron Hamburgers0.8 km
- City Screen York0.8 km
- Cut and Craft1.0 km
- + 178 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
- Mexicano1.0 km
- Middle Feast0.9 km
- Sloppy’s Burgers at Thor’s0.9 km
- The Fisherman's Wife0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Regency Supermarket0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Apple House (York)0.4 km
- IBIS York0.3 km
- Premier Inn (Blossom St South)0.3 km
- St Georges1.0 km
- Hilton York Hotel0.8 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.6 km
- Poppleton4.6 km
- Hammerton13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Scarcroft Primary School0.2 km
- Scarcroft Primary School0.2 km
- St Clement's Church0.3 km
- Nunnery Lane Car Park0.3 km
- Victoria Bar0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231BS · Data under Open Government Licence