YO32 2HR is a sought-after residential area on Castle Close, 1.5km 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 2HR offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 31.9% 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 YO32 2HR are sourced from Output Area E00067535 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE CLOSE, YO32 2HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE CLOSE, YO32 2HR.
291
45
£ 51,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO32 2HR 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
YO32 2HR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £237k, 95% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 31.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO32 2HR. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 233,000
13 sales · Mean £ 226,934
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO32 2HR has low crime rates — 22 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Your Local Boots Pharmacy0.9 km
- Wigginton Village Stores0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Deli Divine Catering0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Black Horse0.6 km
- The Cottage Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Poppleton5.9 km
- York6.8 km
- Hammerton12.7 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.1 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Home Farm0.3 km
- Walmer Carr0.3 km
- Home Farm0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO322HR · Data under Open Government Licence