YO24 1BY is a sought-after residential area on The Poplars, 0.6km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
For serious buyers, YO24 1BY is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 25 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00067724 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE POPLARS, YO24 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE POPLARS, YO24 1BY.
305
45
£ 49,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1BY 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO24 1BY's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1BY. The average age is 45.2. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 1BY has low crime rates — 25 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
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Nursery School
All Saints RC School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Millthorpe School
Scarcroft Primary School
Acomb Primary School
Knavesmire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Bar Convent Cafe0.8 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- Chartwell at All Saints Lower RC School1.0 km
- EborCibus Pizza0.6 km
- La Terrazina0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Victoria Vaults1.0 km
- Crystal Palace0.5 km
- Holgate W M C & Institute0.7 km
- The Mount Public House0.6 km
- Volunteer Arms0.5 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Shahi Takeaway1.0 km
- Happy Chef0.7 km
- Pizza Peppinas0.7 km
- Golden Horse1.0 km
- Fryways0.7 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- St Georges0.2 km
- Apple House (York)0.5 km
- IBIS York0.5 km
- Premier Inn (Blossom St South)0.7 km
- Ashley Guesthouse1.0 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Holgate Bridge Store0.4 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- B'n'T Stores0.8 km
- Costa Verde0.6 km
- D & K Stores0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.0 km
- Poppleton4.2 km
- Hammerton12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Mount Vale0.2 km
- Mount Vale0.2 km
- Holly Bank Road0.2 km
- Rosemount Court0.2 km
- Holly Bank Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241BY · Data under Open Government Licence