Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

MOUNT VALE GARDENS, YO24 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOUNT VALE GARDENS, YO24 1AL.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour35
Violence and sexual offences29
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft8
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good420 pupils0.4 km
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St Paul's Nursery School

Good64 pupils0.5 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.5 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.6 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.8 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.8 km
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Acomb Primary School

Good322 pupils0.9 km
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Knavesmire Primary School

Outstanding463 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Happy Chef0.7 km
  • Fryways0.7 km
  • Pizza Choice0.7 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Pizza Peppinas0.6 km
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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
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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
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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