YO23 1DD is a mixed residential area on Moss Street, 0.4km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
For renters and young professionals, YO23 1DD offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, areas dominated by food and entertainment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00067746 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOSS STREET, YO23 1DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS STREET, YO23 1DD.
302
42
£ 38,900 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO23 1DD is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
YO23 1DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1DD. The average age is 42.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 193,250
8 sales · Mean £ 192,062
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO23 1DD is above average at 93 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
St Paul's Nursery School
Fishergate Primary School
Knavesmire Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
87 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Costcutter0.4 km
- Flori0.4 km
- Good Food Shop0.4 km
- HMV UK0.8 km
- + 82 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
34 nearby- Dairy Guest House0.4 km
- Queens Hotel0.5 km
- Safestay York0.3 km
- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.6 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.3 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
90 nearby- Forage Bar0.9 km
- Harkers0.8 km
- House of Trembling Madness0.8 km
- Kennedys0.9 km
- Pitcher & Piano0.7 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
219 nearby- Barley Hall Coffee Shop1.0 km
- ASK0.9 km
- Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Bills Restaurant0.8 km
- Brew and Brownie0.9 km
- + 214 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Regency Supermarket0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Golden Horse0.9 km
- Krunchy's Sandwich Bar0.6 km
- No 4 Church Lane0.7 km
- Salt and Pepper0.6 km
- Teajuanas Cocina0.4 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.5 km
- Poppleton4.5 km
- Hammerton13.5 km
Bus Stops
- Nunnery Lane Car Park0.2 km
- Blossom Street0.2 km
- Nunnery Lane Car Park0.2 km
- Blossom Street0.2 km
- Blossom Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231DD · Data under Open Government Licence