Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

SCARCROFT ROAD, YO24 1DB House Prices & Local Information

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

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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 1DB 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

YO24 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £170k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £170k.

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

YO24 1DB is a well-regarded residential area on Scarcroft Road, 0.7km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO24, YO24 1DB offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DB 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 1DB. 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

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 156,666

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

Crime around YO24 1DB 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 behaviour140
Violence and sexual offences89
Criminal damage and arson47
Burglary30
Public order17

school Local Schools

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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.2 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.3 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.5 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils0.9 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.0 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • B'n'T Stores0.4 km
  • Costa Verde0.1 km
  • D & K Stores0.7 km
  • Everyman0.3 km
  • Knavesmire Butchers0.9 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

27 nearby
  • Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.3 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.1 km
  • Kilima Hotel0.4 km
  • Principal York Hotel0.7 km
  • St Paul's Lodge0.4 km
  • + 22 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

46 nearby
  • Duke of York0.7 km
  • Longboat0.3 km
  • St Clements Sport and Social0.9 km
  • The Bay Horse0.2 km
  • The Windmill0.3 km
  • + 41 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Burger King Limited0.7 km
  • Cafe West0.8 km
  • Caffe La Tazzina0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.7 km
  • Delrio's Restaurant0.5 km
  • + 67 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Fryways0.2 km
  • Pizza Choice0.2 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • Ali G's Pizza House1.0 km
  • Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Regency Supermarket0.8 km
  • Tesco1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York0.6 km
  • Poppleton4.4 km
  • Hammerton13.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Mount0.1 km
  • The Mount School0.1 km
  • The Mount0.1 km
  • Cambridge Street0.2 km
  • Cambridge Street0.2 km