YO24 1AX is a well-regarded residential area on The Mount, 0.6km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO24 1AX offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £632k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00067706 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MOUNT, YO24 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MOUNT, YO24 1AX.
336
38
£ 49,100 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1AX 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 38, YO24 1AX has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1AX. The average age is 37.8. 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
Flat
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 196,665
Terraced
£ 1,050,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO24 1AX is above average at 92 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
All Saints RC School
Scarcroft Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Millthorpe School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
Fishergate Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.4 km
- Costa Verde0.1 km
- D & K Stores0.7 km
- Everyman0.2 km
- Knavesmire Butchers1.0 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
28 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.4 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.0 km
- Kilima Hotel0.5 km
- Principal York Hotel0.6 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.4 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
51 nearby- Duke of York0.6 km
- Longboat0.2 km
- St Clements Sport and Social1.0 km
- The Bay Horse0.2 km
- The Windmill0.2 km
- + 46 more
Restaurant, Cafe
89 nearby- Burger King Limited0.6 km
- Cafe West0.7 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.6 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.4 km
- + 84 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Fryways0.2 km
- Pizza Choice0.2 km
- Subway0.2 km
- Ali G's Pizza House0.9 km
- Cornish Bakery1.0 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Regency Supermarket0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.6 km
- Poppleton4.3 km
- Hammerton13.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Mount0.1 km
- Cambridge Street0.1 km
- Blossom Street0.2 km
- The Mount School0.2 km
- Blossom Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241AX · Data under Open Government Licence