YO24 2PN is a safe, established residential area on West Thorpe, 0.6km from Dringhouses in York. Administratively it sits within Dringhouses & Woodthorpe ward and the York Outer constituency.
For families considering a move, YO24 2PN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO24 2PN are sourced from Output Area E00067414 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST THORPE, YO24 2PN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST THORPE, YO24 2PN.
320
38
£ 42,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
YO24 2PN is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 2PN. The average age is 37.6. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
4 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 2PN has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dringhouses Primary School
Woodthorpe Primary School
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
York High School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Acomb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- K&K Brothers0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.8 km
- Dringhouses Post Office0.7 km
- Knavesmire Service Station0.7 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Beagle0.6 km
- Cross Keys0.7 km
- Dick Turpin Inn0.7 km
- Fox & Roman0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Jack High Restaurant0.3 km
- Lunch Box Street Food0.8 km
- Cafe at No 120.7 km
- Foxwood Community Centre Hub0.9 km
- National Trust - Goddards Tearoom0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Acomb Mega Chippy0.8 km
- Butlers Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Salsa Pizza0.9 km
- Pak Ho Chop Suey House0.6 km
- The Blue Fin0.6 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Burswood Guest House0.6 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott York0.8 km
- Holiday Inn York0.8 km
- York Racecourse Centre0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- McColls0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl UK0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York2.4 km
- Poppleton4.4 km
- Ulleskelf11.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gower Road0.2 km
- Gower Road0.2 km
- Railway View0.2 km
- Sandcroft Road0.2 km
- Sandcroft Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO242PN · Data under Open Government Licence