Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

OVINGTON TERRACE, YO23 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON TERRACE, YO23 1DJ.

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Population

341

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO23 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO23 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £335k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

YO23 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Ovington Terrace, 0.2km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

For serious buyers, YO23 1DJ is a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00067712 (shared with 12 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 1DJ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 260,000

7 sales · Mean £ 292,285

Semi-Detached

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Flat

£ 126,000

1 sales · Mean £ 126,000

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

YO23 1DJ has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences54
Anti-social behaviour40
Burglary14
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.3 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.3 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.5 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.7 km
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Danesgate Community

Good154 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils1.1 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils1.1 km
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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • B'n'T Stores0.6 km
  • Costa Verde0.8 km
  • D & K Stores0.1 km
  • Everyman0.9 km
  • Knavesmire Butchers0.3 km
  • + 14 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.6 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.7 km
  • St Paul's Lodge1.0 km
  • The Ashberry0.7 km
  • St Georges0.8 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

19 nearby
  • Longboat0.9 km
  • St Clements Sport and Social0.3 km
  • The Bay Horse0.8 km
  • The Windmill0.9 km
  • Victoria Vaults0.9 km
  • + 14 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Jorvik Spice0.8 km
  • Mr Happy0.8 km
  • Valentinos0.8 km
  • Roomzzz0.9 km
  • Altins Coffee House0.9 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Fryways0.8 km
  • Pizza Choice0.8 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Shahi Takeaway0.9 km
  • Hallo Mallow Sandwich Bar and Deli0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.3 km
  • Poppleton4.9 km
  • Ulleskelf13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Knavesmire0.2 km
  • The Knavesmire0.2 km
  • Queen Victoria Street0.2 km
  • Balmoral Terrace0.4 km
  • Knavesmire Primary School0.4 km