YO24 1DW is a sought-after residential area on Towton Avenue, 0.6km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
For serious buyers, YO24 1DW 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k. 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 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00067724 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWTON AVENUE, YO24 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWTON AVENUE, YO24 1DW.
305
45
£ 49,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1DW 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 1DW's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £329k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1DW. 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
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
£ 316,250
2 sales · Mean £ 316,250
Semi-Detached
£ 327,500
2 sales · Mean £ 327,500
Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 1DW has low crime rates — 19 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
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.9 km
- Costa Verde0.7 km
- D & K Stores0.7 km
- Everyman0.8 km
- Knavesmire Butchers0.9 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
15 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.3 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.6 km
- Kilima Hotel0.4 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.5 km
- The Ashberry0.6 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Longboat0.8 km
- The Bay Horse0.8 km
- The Windmill0.8 km
- Crystal Palace0.6 km
- Holgate W M C & Institute0.7 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Jorvik Spice0.7 km
- Mr Happy0.8 km
- Valentinos0.7 km
- The Prickly Pear0.7 km
- Goodwill Community Cafe0.8 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Fryways0.8 km
- Pizza Choice0.8 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Pizza Peppinas0.7 km
- Happy Chef0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.1 km
- Poppleton4.2 km
- Hammerton12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Holly Bank Road0.2 km
- Holly Bank Road0.2 km
- Rosemount Court0.2 km
- Holly Bank Road0.2 km
- Mount Vale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241DW · Data under Open Government Licence