YO32 2FX is a sought-after residential area on Butters Close, 1.2km 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 2FX offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. 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 2FX are sourced from Output Area E00067526 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BUTTERS CLOSE, YO32 2FX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BUTTERS CLOSE, YO32 2FX.
275
47
£ 51,900 /yr
47%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO32 2FX's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £305k 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 YO32 2FX. The average age is 46.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO32 2FX has low crime rates — 18 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
Headlands Primary School
Ralph Butterfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Thomas the Baker1.0 km
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
- Your Local Boots Pharmacy0.7 km
- Wigginton Village Stores0.3 km
- Cooplands1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- No Fifty0.9 km
- Paddyfields0.9 km
- Tealicious1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Miller's Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Pizza Box0.8 km
- Deli Divine Catering0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Black Horse0.5 km
- Haxby Sports Bar0.9 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- The Cottage Inn0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poppleton5.9 km
- York6.6 km
- Hammerton12.8 km
Bus Stops
- Walmer Carr0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Wigginton Pond0.2 km
- Wigginton Pond0.2 km
- Westfield Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO322FX · Data under Open Government Licence