YO32 2FQ is a sought-after residential area on Steeple Close, 1.3km from Haxby in Wigginton (York). Administratively it sits within Haxby & Wigginton ward and the York Outer constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO32, YO32 2FQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 95% 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £368k. 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 YO32 2FQ are sourced from Output Area E00067535 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STEEPLE CLOSE, YO32 2FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEPLE CLOSE, YO32 2FQ.
291
45
£ 51,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO32 2FQ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, YO32 2FQ combines high owner-occupation (95%), strong property values (£368k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 YO32 2FQ. The average age is 44.6. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 342,500
2 sales · Mean £ 342,500
Semi-Detached
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO32 2FQ has low crime rates — 20 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
Wigginton Primary School
Ralph Butterfield Primary School
Headlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Your Local Boots Pharmacy1.0 km
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy0.7 km
- Wigginton Village Stores0.3 km
- Jimmy’s Ice Cream1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- No Fifty1.0 km
- Paddyfields1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Miller's Fish & Chips0.9 km
- Pizza Box0.9 km
- Deli Divine Catering0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Black Horse0.5 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- The Cottage Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poppleton6.1 km
- York6.9 km
- Hammerton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Wigginton Pond0.2 km
- Wigginton Pond0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Walmer Carr0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO322FQ · Data under Open Government Licence