YO23 1BL is a mixed residential area on Scarcroft View, 0.5km from Nunthorpe in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00067709 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCARCROFT VIEW, YO23 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARCROFT VIEW, YO23 1BL.
257
37
£ 38,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO23 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. YO23 1BL's 67% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1BL. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1BL is moderate at 63 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Scarcroft Primary School
All Saints RC School
Millthorpe School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Knavesmire Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Fishergate Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
55 nearby- M & K Quality Butchers Limited0.3 km
- Millets The Outdoor Store0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- The Bishy Weigh0.3 km
- Red Chilli Supermarket York0.7 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
66 nearby- Cock & Bottle0.6 km
- Howl0.8 km
- Kings Arms0.7 km
- Plonkers Wine Bar0.7 km
- The Swan0.4 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
133 nearby- Bruks0.9 km
- Byron Hamburgers0.9 km
- City Screen York0.9 km
- Dusk1.0 km
- Lal Quila0.3 km
- + 128 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Sloppy’s Burgers at Thor’s1.0 km
- The Fisherman's Wife0.4 km
- Whipped0.7 km
- Hartleys Cafe1.0 km
- Pizza Plus0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Regency Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsburys0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Apple House (York)0.5 km
- IBIS York0.4 km
- Premier Inn (Blossom St South)0.4 km
- St Georges1.0 km
- Hilton York Hotel0.8 km
- + 29 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.7 km
- Poppleton4.7 km
- Hammerton13.6 km
Bus Stops
- Scarcroft Primary School0.1 km
- Scarcroft Primary School0.1 km
- St Clement's Church0.2 km
- Victoria Bar0.3 km
- Charlton Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231BL · Data under Open Government Licence