YO24 1DB is a well-regarded residential area on Scarcroft Road, 0.7km from Bishophill in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in YO24, YO24 1DB offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 80 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00067708 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SCARCROFT ROAD, YO24 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCARCROFT ROAD, YO24 1DB.
360
43
£ 49,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: YO24 1DB 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 1DB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £170k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £170k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for YO24 1DB. The average age is 42.7. 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: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 156,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around YO24 1DB is moderate at 80 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
Millthorpe School
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St Paul's Nursery School
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Knavesmire Primary School
Acomb Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- B'n'T Stores0.4 km
- Costa Verde0.1 km
- D & K Stores0.7 km
- Everyman0.3 km
- Knavesmire Butchers0.9 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
27 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 Hotel0.7 km
- St Paul's Lodge0.4 km
- + 22 more
Pub, NightClub
46 nearby- Duke of York0.7 km
- Longboat0.3 km
- St Clements Sport and Social0.9 km
- The Bay Horse0.2 km
- The Windmill0.3 km
- + 41 more
Restaurant, Cafe
72 nearby- Burger King Limited0.7 km
- Cafe West0.8 km
- Caffe La Tazzina0.5 km
- Costa Coffee - Old Signal Box0.7 km
- Delrio's Restaurant0.5 km
- + 67 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Fryways0.2 km
- Pizza Choice0.2 km
- Subway0.3 km
- Ali G's Pizza House1.0 km
- Micklegate Traditional Fish & Chips0.6 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsburys0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Regency Supermarket0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- York0.6 km
- Poppleton4.4 km
- Hammerton13.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Mount0.1 km
- The Mount School0.1 km
- The Mount0.1 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
- Cambridge Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: YO241DB · Data under Open Government Licence