Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCARCROFT ROAD, YO24 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARCROFT ROAD, YO24 1BF.

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Population

360

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO24 1BF 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO24 1BF combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£230k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £230k. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.

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

YO24 1BF is a well-regarded residential area on Scarcroft Road, 0.5km from Nunthorpe in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

For serious buyers, YO24 1BF is a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, down 11.5% year-on-year. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00067708 (shared with 15 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 YO24 1BF. The average age is 42.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 205,000

11 sales · Mean £ 206,454

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

Crime around YO24 1BF is moderate at 80 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.

Anti-social behaviour147
Violence and sexual offences78
Criminal damage and arson55
Burglary34
Public order19

school Local Schools

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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.1 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.2 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.3 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.7 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.8 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils1.0 km
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Fishergate Primary School

Good324 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Flori0.5 km
  • Good Food Shop0.5 km
  • Millenium Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Millies0.5 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

29 nearby
  • Dairy Guest House0.5 km
  • Queens Hotel0.8 km
  • Safestay York0.6 km
  • Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.4 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.2 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Slip Inn0.7 km
  • The Ackhorne0.7 km
  • The Lowther0.9 km
  • The Priory0.6 km
  • The Whippet Inn0.9 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

77 nearby
  • Casa Brazilian Rodizio0.8 km
  • Chicos0.8 km
  • Fish & Forest0.6 km
  • Forty Five Vinyl Cafe0.8 km
  • Ipfu Sushi0.8 km
  • + 72 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Regency Supermarket0.8 km
  • Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.7 km
  • Krunchy's Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • No 4 Church Lane1.0 km
  • Salt and Pepper0.9 km
  • Teajuanas Cocina0.6 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York0.7 km
  • Poppleton4.5 km
  • Hammerton13.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Scarcroft Primary School0.1 km
  • Scarcroft Primary School0.1 km
  • The Mount0.2 km
  • The Mount0.3 km
  • The Mount School0.3 km