Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOUNT VALE, YO24 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT VALE, YO24 1DJ.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: YO24 1DJ 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.

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

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO24 1DJ's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £668k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £668k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 109.6% year-on-year.

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

YO24 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Mount Vale, 0.4km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO24, YO24 1DJ offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £668k, up 109.6% 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00067724 (shared with 19 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 1DJ. 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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 646,000

11 sales · Mean £ 859,716

Semi-Detached

£ 780,000

3 sales · Mean £ 785,333

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

YO24 1DJ has low crime rates — 27 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.

Anti-social behaviour37
Violence and sexual offences24
Burglary19
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft5

school Local Schools

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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.4 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.6 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.7 km
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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils0.7 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils0.9 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Cafe at No 121.0 km
  • Fish & Forest1.0 km
  • Robinsons Cafe0.9 km
  • Trinacria0.9 km
  • Bar Convent Cafe0.7 km
  • + 30 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Flori1.0 km
  • Good Food Shop1.0 km
  • Millenium Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Millies0.9 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Dairy Guest House0.9 km
  • Safestay York1.0 km
  • St Georges0.3 km
  • Apple House (York)0.5 km
  • IBIS York0.5 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • The Priory0.9 km
  • Victoria Vaults0.9 km
  • Crystal Palace0.5 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.9 km
  • The Mount Public House0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Golden Horse0.8 km
  • Teajuanas Cocina1.0 km
  • Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips1.0 km
  • Shahi Takeaway0.9 km
  • Happy Chef0.9 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.0 km
  • Poppleton4.4 km
  • Hammerton13.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mount Vale0.0 km
  • Mount Vale0.0 km
  • Knavesmire Gate0.1 km
  • Knavesmire Gate0.1 km
  • The Mount0.3 km