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.
OVINGTON TERRACE, YO23 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVINGTON TERRACE, YO23 1DJ.
341
40
£ 49,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Millthorpe School
Knavesmire Primary School
All Saints RC School
Scarcroft Primary School
Danesgate Community
St Paul's Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Fishergate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, Cafe
27 nearby- Jorvik Spice0.8 km
- Mr Happy0.8 km
- Valentinos0.8 km
- Roomzzz0.9 km
- Altins Coffee House0.9 km
- + 22 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: YO231DJ · Data under Open Government Licence