YO24 1AF is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.
This is a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 YO24 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00185479 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YO24 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YO24 1AF.
331
36
£ 42,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO24 1AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1AF. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 1AF has low crime rates — 18 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
Dringhouses Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Bishopthorpe Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Costcutter0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Love to Eat0.6 km
- Richardsons of Woodthorpe0.7 km
- Ged Bell Family Butcher & Pie Maker0.4 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- York Racecourse Centre0.2 km
- Burswood Guest House0.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott York1.0 km
- Holiday Inn York0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Cross Keys0.8 km
- Dick Turpin Inn0.7 km
- Fox & Roman0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Cafe at No 120.9 km
- National Trust - Goddards Tearoom0.7 km
- Phill ya Boots Cafe0.7 km
- Tesco Cafe0.4 km
- Woodthorpe Spice0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- McColls0.7 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Creative Cooking0.4 km
- The Blue Fin0.6 km
- Woodfellaz Pizzeria and Grill0.7 km
- Avacado Living0.4 km
- Pak Ho Chop Suey House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.9 km
- Poppleton5.2 km
- Ulleskelf11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Old Moor Lane0.0 km
- Old Moor Lane0.1 km
- The Horseshoe0.2 km
- Moor Lane Car Park0.2 km
- The Horseshoe0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241AF · Data under Open Government Licence