YO23 1BX is a mixed residential area on Custance Walk, 0.3km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO23 1BX is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. At 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 106 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00067707 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CUSTANCE WALK, YO23 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CUSTANCE WALK, YO23 1BX.
271
39
£ 38,900 /yr
44%
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
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in YO23 1BX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 39-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 1BX. The average age is 38.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 215,000
2 sales · Mean £ 215,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1BX is above average at 106 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
Fishergate Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Nursery School
Knavesmire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
101 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.2 km
- Costa Verde0.5 km
- D & K Stores0.8 km
- Everyman0.4 km
- P T & H J Richardson0.4 km
- + 96 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
39 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.8 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.4 km
- Kilima Hotel0.9 km
- Principal York Hotel0.6 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
97 nearby- Duke of York0.6 km
- Longboat0.4 km
- St Clements Sport and Social1.0 km
- The Bay Horse0.4 km
- The Windmill0.4 km
- + 92 more
Restaurant, Cafe
239 nearby- Burger King Limited0.6 km
- Cafe West0.6 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.6 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.4 km
- + 234 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Fryways0.4 km
- Pizza Choice0.4 km
- Subway0.4 km
- Ali G's Pizza House0.5 km
- Cocoa Joe's0.8 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.6 km
- Poppleton4.7 km
- Hammerton13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Victoria Bar0.1 km
- Price's Lane0.2 km
- Nunnery Lane Car Park0.2 km
- St Clement's Church0.3 km
- Nunnery Lane Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231BX · Data under Open Government Licence