YO24 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Mount Vale Gardens, 0.7km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
For serious buyers, YO24 1AL is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £847k. 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 YO24 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00067724 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOUNT VALE GARDENS, YO24 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT VALE GARDENS, YO24 1AL.
305
45
£ 49,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1AL 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. YO24 1AL's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £847k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £847k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1AL. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 808,000
5 sales · Mean £ 787,450
Terraced
£ 800,000
3 sales · Mean £ 805,000
Detached
£ 932,475
4 sales · Mean £ 931,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
YO24 1AL has low crime rates — 19 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
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St Paul's Nursery School
All Saints RC School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Millthorpe School
Scarcroft Primary School
Acomb Primary School
Knavesmire Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Bar Convent Cafe0.8 km
- Baxterstorey0.7 km
- EborCibus Pizza0.6 km
- La Terrazina0.7 km
- KFC0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy Chef0.7 km
- Fryways0.7 km
- Pizza Choice0.7 km
- Subway0.8 km
- Pizza Peppinas0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- St Georges0.2 km
- Astor York0.4 km
- Holmwood House Hotel0.4 km
- New Holgate Hotel0.4 km
- The Farthings Guest House0.8 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Holgate Bridge Store0.4 km
- One Stop0.7 km
- B'n'T Stores0.9 km
- Costa Verde0.6 km
- D & K Stores0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Fox Inn0.5 km
- New York Club & Institute0.8 km
- South Bank Social Club0.8 km
- The Crescent Community Venue0.7 km
- The Knavesmire0.8 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York1.0 km
- Poppleton4.1 km
- Hammerton12.9 km
Bus Stops
- Holly Bank Road0.2 km
- Rosemount Court0.2 km
- Mount Vale0.2 km
- Mount Vale0.2 km
- Holly Bank Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241AL · Data under Open Government Licence