Postcode Analysis York, Yorkshire and The Humber

TOWTON AVENUE, YO24 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWTON AVENUE, YO24 1DW.

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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 1DW 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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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. YO24 1DW's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £329k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

YO24 1DW is a sought-after residential area on Towton Avenue, 0.6km from South Bank in York. Administratively it sits within Micklegate ward and the York Central constituency.

For serious buyers, YO24 1DW 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: Average house prices are around £329k. 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 1DW 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 1DW. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 316,250

2 sales · Mean £ 316,250

Semi-Detached

£ 327,500

2 sales · Mean £ 327,500

Detached

£ 420,000

1 sales · Mean £ 420,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

YO24 1DW 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 behaviour22
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft7
Bicycle theft4

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 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints RC School

Outstanding1408 pupils0.6 km
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good189 pupils0.7 km
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Millthorpe School

Good1050 pupils0.8 km
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Scarcroft Primary School

Good384 pupils0.9 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

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • B'n'T Stores0.9 km
  • Costa Verde0.7 km
  • D & K Stores0.7 km
  • Everyman0.8 km
  • Knavesmire Butchers0.9 km
  • + 4 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

15 nearby
  • Elmbank Hotel with Leetham's Brasserie at Elm Bank0.3 km
  • Hotel Du Vin & Bistro York0.6 km
  • Kilima Hotel0.4 km
  • St Paul's Lodge0.5 km
  • The Ashberry0.6 km
  • + 10 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Longboat0.8 km
  • The Bay Horse0.8 km
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • Crystal Palace0.6 km
  • Holgate W M C & Institute0.7 km
  • + 8 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Jorvik Spice0.7 km
  • Mr Happy0.8 km
  • Valentinos0.7 km
  • The Prickly Pear0.7 km
  • Goodwill Community Cafe0.8 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • York1.1 km
  • Poppleton4.2 km
  • Hammerton12.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Holly Bank Road0.2 km
  • Holly Bank Road0.2 km
  • Rosemount Court0.2 km
  • Holly Bank Road0.2 km
  • Mount Vale0.2 km