YO23 1AJ is a mixed residential area on Nunnery Lane, 0.4km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, up 32.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1AJ are sourced from Output Area E00067747 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NUNNERY LANE, YO23 1AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NUNNERY LANE, YO23 1AJ.
257
49
£ 38,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO23 1AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 49, YO23 1AJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 32.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1AJ. The average age is 48.6. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 282,750
14 sales · Mean £ 297,317
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1AJ is moderate at 85 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
Scarcroft Primary School
Millthorpe School
All Saints RC School
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.3 km
- Costa Verde0.6 km
- D & K Stores0.9 km
- Everyman0.6 km
- P T & H J Richardson0.5 km
- + 98 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
38 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.9 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.6 km
- Principal York Hotel0.8 km
- The Ashberry0.6 km
- The Grand York0.7 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
105 nearby- Duke of York0.8 km
- Longboat0.6 km
- St Clements Sport and Social0.9 km
- The Bay Horse0.5 km
- The Windmill0.6 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
260 nearby- Burger King Limited0.8 km
- Cafe West0.7 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.8 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.5 km
- + 255 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Fryways0.5 km
- Pizza Choice0.5 km
- Subway0.6 km
- Efe's Pizza0.9 km
- Ali G's Pizza House0.4 km
- + 50 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.8 km
- Poppleton4.9 km
- Hammerton13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Price's Lane0.1 km
- Victoria Bar0.1 km
- Bishopthorpe Road Shops0.1 km
- St Clement's Church0.2 km
- Charlton Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231AJ · Data under Open Government Licence