YO23 1DN is a safe, established residential area on Windsor Street, 0.2km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO23 1DN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £249k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00067731 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDSOR STREET, YO23 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDSOR STREET, YO23 1DN.
252
39
£ 56,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO23 1DN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, YO23 1DN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1DN. The average age is 39.1. 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
£ 245,550
18 sales · Mean £ 232,594
Semi-Detached
£ 243,000
3 sales · Mean £ 222,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO23 1DN has low crime rates — 27 incidents 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
Millthorpe School
Knavesmire Primary School
All Saints RC School
Scarcroft Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Danesgate Community
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
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
19 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.7 km
- Kilima Hotel1.0 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.9 km
- The Ashberry0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Longboat0.9 km
- St Clements Sport and Social0.3 km
- The Bay Horse0.8 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
- Victoria Vaults0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Caffe La Tazzina1.0 km
- Delrio's Restaurant1.0 km
- Jorvik Spice0.8 km
- Mr Happy0.8 km
- Valentinos0.8 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fryways0.8 km
- Pizza Choice0.8 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Shahi Takeaway0.8 km
- Hallo Mallow Sandwich Bar and Deli1.0 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.2 km
- Poppleton4.9 km
- Ulleskelf13.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Knavesmire0.2 km
- The Knavesmire0.2 km
- Queen Victoria Street0.3 km
- Knavesmire Gate0.4 km
- Knavesmire Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231DN · Data under Open Government Licence