YO23 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Philadelphia Terrace, 0.2km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, YO23 1DH is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, up 12.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for YO23 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00067731 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PHILADELPHIA TERRACE, YO23 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PHILADELPHIA TERRACE, YO23 1DH.
252
39
£ 56,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO23 1DH 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
With 36% social renting, YO23 1DH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 12.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO23 1DH. The average age is 39.1. 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
Terraced
£ 332,475
12 sales · Mean £ 330,430
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 272,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO23 1DH has low crime rates — 28 incidents 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
Millthorpe School
All Saints RC School
Knavesmire Primary School
Scarcroft Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Danesgate Community
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.6 km
- Costa Verde0.7 km
- D & K Stores0.1 km
- Everyman0.8 km
- Knavesmire Butchers0.4 km
- + 14 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
19 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.5 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.6 km
- Kilima Hotel0.9 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.9 km
- The Ashberry0.6 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Longboat0.8 km
- St Clements Sport and Social0.4 km
- The Bay Horse0.7 km
- The Windmill0.8 km
- Victoria Vaults0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Caffe La Tazzina0.9 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.9 km
- Jorvik Spice0.7 km
- Mr Happy0.7 km
- Valentinos0.7 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Fryways0.7 km
- Pizza Choice0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Shahi Takeaway0.8 km
- The Fisherman's Wife0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.1 km
- Poppleton4.8 km
- Ulleskelf13.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Knavesmire0.3 km
- The Knavesmire0.3 km
- Queen Victoria Street0.3 km
- Knavesmire Gate0.4 km
- Knavesmire Gate0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: YO231DH · Data under Open Government Licence