YO24 1AS is a well-regarded residential area on The Mount, 0.7km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £863k, up 12.2% year-on-year. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00067706 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE MOUNT, YO24 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE MOUNT, YO24 1AS.
336
38
£ 49,100 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1AS 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
YO24 1AS is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. 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 YO24 1AS. The average age is 37.8. 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
£ 1,132,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,073,500
Detached
£ 1,060,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,060,000
Flat
£ 497,500
2 sales · Mean £ 497,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO24 1AS is moderate at 83 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
All Saints RC School
Scarcroft Primary School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Millthorpe School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
Acomb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.4 km
- Costa Verde0.1 km
- D & K Stores0.7 km
- Everyman0.3 km
- Knavesmire Butchers1.0 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
26 nearby- Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.3 km
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.1 km
- Kilima Hotel0.4 km
- Principal York Hotel0.6 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.3 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
45 nearby- Duke of York0.6 km
- Longboat0.3 km
- St Clements Sport and Social1.0 km
- The Bay Horse0.2 km
- The Windmill0.3 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
70 nearby- Burger King Limited0.6 km
- Cafe West0.7 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.4 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.6 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.4 km
- + 65 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Fryways0.2 km
- Pizza Choice0.2 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Happy Chef0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Regency Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.6 km
- Poppleton4.3 km
- Hammerton13.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Mount0.0 km
- Cambridge Street0.1 km
- The Mount School0.1 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
- The Mount0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241AS · Data under Open Government Licence