YO23 1DG is a mixed residential area on Spencer Street, 0.4km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO23 1DG is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00067707 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPENCER STREET, YO23 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPENCER STREET, YO23 1DG.
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
YO23 1DG has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 1DG. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1DG is moderate at 62 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
Millthorpe School
All Saints RC School
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
37 nearby- Barbican House0.9 km
- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.6 km
- Principal York Hotel0.8 km
- The Ashberry0.6 km
- + 32 more
Restaurant, Cafe
243 nearby- Bison Coffee0.9 km
- Chef Lu's Chinese Restaurant1.0 km
- Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant0.9 km
- Burger King Limited0.8 km
- Cafe West0.7 km
- + 238 more
Retailers - Other
100 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.3 km
- Costa Verde0.6 km
- D & K Stores0.8 km
- Everyman0.6 km
- P T & H J Richardson0.6 km
- + 95 more
Pub, NightClub
99 nearby- Duke of York0.8 km
- Longboat0.6 km
- St Clements Sport and Social0.9 km
- The Bay Horse0.6 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- + 94 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Fryways0.6 km
- Pizza Choice0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Efe's Pizza0.9 km
- Basilico Pizza0.6 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.8 km
- Poppleton4.9 km
- Hammerton13.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bishopthorpe Road Shops0.1 km
- Price's Lane0.1 km
- Victoria Bar0.1 km
- St Clement's Church0.2 km
- Charlton Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231DG · Data under Open Government Licence